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Gran Stole £11k From Vet Clinic

As reported on the Wales Online website, a grandmother stole more than £11,000 from her veterinary clinic employers and used a colleague’s bank account to hide the fraud.

Hellen Simmonds falsified refunds and payments on the company’s accounts system, enabling her to steal a total of £11,417.

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Boots Remove ‘Vital’ Products

The Express website reports that high street retailer Boots has been forced to take “vital” products off its shelves in a bid to deter gangs. as Britain is gripped by soaring shoplifting rates.

Experts say the thieves have their eye on baby formula and other “hot products” to sell on to dodgy outlets in the UK or buyers abroad.

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Beckham Battles Counterfeiters

According to The Sun website, David Beckham’s business team is waging war on counterfeiters who sell fake copies of his designer clothing, fragrances and accessories.

Paperwork shows the fakes are sold on sites including Amazon, eBay and Etsy by firms or individuals based in China or elsewhere in Asia.

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Pensioner Sold Fake Handbags

The Belfast Telegraph website reports that a pensioner admitted 13 charges of possessing and selling hundreds of fake designer handbags.

During a raid at Anne Roseleen Darcy’s house, a room was found filled with counterfeit handbags, belts, shoes and purses, plus £80,000-worth of diamonds.

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£130k Lost To Brands From Fakes

One thousand items of suspected fake clothing, footwear and electrical equipment that were seized during an investigation would have represented a £130,000 loss of value to the brands concerned.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the sale of suspected counterfeit goods.

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Local Shop Sold Stolen Chocolate

As reported on the Cambridge Live website, a convenience store in Peterborough could lose its trading licence as police suspect they may have sold stolen goods.

A shoplifter was seen entering UK Plus EU with a bag thought to hold chocolate stolen from a nearby Poundland, which was then found in the shop’s store room.

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