Category Archives: Shoplifting

The Chronicle Live website reports that Tesco is increasing security at its stores to prevent shoplifting as people struggle with the rising costs of living.

The retailer is “putting more security presence” into branches most impacted by shoplifting, its chairman has said.

The BBC News website reports that the son of celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has been jailed for a number of offences, including a string of thefts from shops.

Marco Pierre White Jr. was sentenced to 11 months in prison for the offences committed in Bath, with a previously suspended sentence of 32 weeks also activated.

The Leeds Live website reports that shopkeepers in a Leeds estate have grown despondent with the increasingly “awkward” task of spotting local residents who steal from them.

One shopkeeper said teens work in groups to shoplift, and have formulated sophisticated methods of confusing staff to steal fizzy drinks and sweets.

According to the Bloomberg UK website, retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury’s are calling on British police to focus on retail crime as the cost of living crisis is leading to an increase in shoplifting and other offences.

The appeal comes as the surging cost of energy, fuel and food leads to more reports of abuse and theft in UK stores.

The Teeside Live website reports that less than 20 people are responsible for 80% of shoplifting in Middlesbrough town centre.

Tony Parkinson, Chief Executive of the council, revealed the shocking statistic that came after ‘Operation Banton’ – a six-week blitz on crime and antisocial behaviour.

The Chronicle Live website reports that a prolific shoplifter with almost 300 previous convictions went on another stealing spree just days after being given a chance to go straight.

Neil Ganjel – now jailed for 30 weeks – was given a community order for 14 shop thefts but then continued to repeatedly target stores.