Retail Theft in Leeds: Appeal for Information
Incident Date: 16 April 2024
Location: Nisa Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorkshire
On the 16 April 2024, a male suspect was captured on CCTV stealing a large quantity of Lurpak Butter from the independent, family-run Nisa store in Roundhay, Leeds. The suspect casually walked around the store before opening a fridge and filling his jacket with butter. As he attempted to leave the store, a staff member confronted him. However, the suspect became aggressive and managed to leave the premises with the stolen goods.
Suspect Description:
Ethnicity: White
Age: Approximately 55 years old
Height: 5ft 8inchs
Build: Slim
Appearance: Clean shaven,
Clothing: Navy blue baseball cap, black bomber jacket, blue-sleeved jumper, black cotton jogging bottoms, and white trainers.

This family-run store has previously been subjected to numerous incidents of theft, staff being threatened with knives, and instances of verbal and racial abuse. The ongoing thefts are causing significant financial strain on the business, affecting the owners and employees.
Catch a Thief Leeds, a community crime detection and prevention initiative, is calling on the public for assistance in identifying this suspect.
If you have any information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts, please report it directly to Catch a Thief Leeds through this website, quoting the reference number: LN160423.
The Impact of Retail Theft
Theft from retail outlets is not a victimless crime. It drives up the cost of goods, leads to businesses being unable to afford wages for employees, and, in the worst case, causes stores to close, leaving communities without vital services. In the UK, retail crime costs businesses and communities billions every year, with over 500 retail and security staff assaulted or abused daily while providing essential services.

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