Category Archives: Civil Recovery

As reported on the Liverpool Echo website, a prolific thief brazenly breached a court order by stealing nearly £300 of items in a two-day spree.

A court heard that Colin Poole blatantly stole large quantities of chocolate and meat from stores in full view of staff and customers.

According to the Lincolnshire Live website, a worker at Lincoln County Hospital stole items from his employer worth thousands of pounds to sell on eBay.

John O’Keefe stole a cardiac heart rhythm monitor, a medical gas alarm, tools, and items such as locks which he sold using the name “Trusted Trader 77″.

According to the Derby Telegraph website, a former chef at a well-known, multi award-winning, pub in Derby city centre broke into it and stole more than £7,000.

Alex Haslam broke into the Exeter Arms, made his way to an office where he knew cash was kept and took it, along with his former workmates’ tip money.

According to the Yorkshire Live website, a gambler became so desperate for money he resorted to selling his employer’s company car.

Less six months after joining the company, Adnan Afzal asked the fleet manager for the vehicle’s logbook and told him that he was applying for a parking permit.

According to the Eastern Daily Press website, a woman sold stolen items on eBay including hundreds of pounds worth of cosmetics shoplifted from Boots.

An audit of Rose Willingham’s internet history found links to shoplifting research, and £11,500 passing through her PayPal account.

As reported in The Sun, a third of people across the UK wear and use knock-off, counterfeited gear to help save cash.

Fake clothes, fashion accessories, cosmetics and watches are the most popular purchases, making up two thirds of the value of Britain’s black economy.