Category Archives: Civil Recovery

According to the Simply Business website, Poundland is cracking down on shoplifters and is issuing staff with headsets – and even bodycams – as part of its Against Retail Crime initiative.

The new initiative will see all staff wearing the headsets, allowing quicker communication between workers.

According to the South Wales Guardian website, an employee of Food Warehouse has pleaded guilty to stealing more than £15,500 from his employer.

Richard Lewis stole from the company over a five-month period during 2021.

An article featured on The Guardian website explores the booming resale market for Jellycat soft toys, with UK retailers reporting a surge in “Jellies” being stolen.

There is a flourishing secondary market for these toys – a result, in part, of the way the company releases limited-edition toys and “retires” favourites.

The Chad website reports that a drug addict accessed his employer’s online banking app and stole more than £8,000 of company funds.

Jonathan Topliss observed his boss entering a 4-digit security pin and later used it to make several transfers into his own account.

As reported on the Teeside Live website, a transport administrator stole £370,000 from her employer in a bid to pay back loan sharks.

Danielle Longstaffe stole the money in several instalments, transferring £218,000 to herself and others and also hired vehicles using the company’s supplier.

As reported on the East Anglian Daily Times website, a report released by Suffolk Trading Standards detailed nearly 400,000 products were seized in Suffolk in 2024.

Of the goods seized, 500 counterfeit ‘Dyson’ hair dryers were found to have fire and electrical shock risks.