Category Archives: Civil Recovery

The Mirror reports that a teenage shoplifter was caught hiding goods under a child’s pram – by pretending she had a baby, which was actually a cuddly toy and a bra.

Saffron Curtiss-McGinty used the bizarre scam at B&M Bargains in Solihull to steal sweets, candles and an electric toothbrush.

As reported in the Ipswich Star, a barrister has questioned security levels at John Lewis after a drug-addicted shoplifter was able to walk out of a store five times in six weeks with high-value items.

Dean Saunders stole televisions, expensive coffee machines and speakers until he was finally arrested.

According to the Leamington Observer, a ‘staggeringly dishonest’ Jaguar Land Rover employee stole car parts worth up to £2 million.

Simon Wensley used his own automotive business as a cover to sell the stolen parts and has now been ordered to pay more than £260,000 in compensation.

According to the Braintree & Witham Times, a woman who carried out a lottery scam valued at almost £40,000 has avoided jail and ordered to pay back just £900.

Shell Service Station employee Donna Berwick decided to try to pay off her debts and make some money by stealing lottery scratch cards and collecting any winnings.

As reported in The Sun, a warehouse boss stole nearly £30,000 worth of stock by secretly posting parcels to himself to sell on.

Daniel Butler stole 800 items including electricals, toys and games from Electrolve Ltd and ran his own online business from his home.

SomersetLive reports that a former mayor of Bruton and town councillor has admitted in court that he shoplifted after descending into a spiral of depression.

Alex Rubbo had started drinking in a bid to self-medicate his problems and then helped himself to cigarettes and alcohol from the branch of Spar where he was working.