Category Archives: Shoplifting

As reported on the Mail Online website, shoplifters are using wheelie bins and builders’ bags to clear entire aisles of food and drink.

Paul Gerrard, Co-op’s public affairs director, says supermarkets across the UK are seeing their meat, sweets and alcohol sections entirely removed.

The Startups website reports that the boss of retail chain Iceland, Richard Walker, has called for laws to allow images of violent shoplifters to be shared on local WhatsApp groups.

He has criticised the current data protection laws, which don’t allow businesses to share images of shoplifters publicly.

According to the BBC News website, a former prolific shoplifter has told an investigation how he regularly sold stolen items to other shops.

Ross would sell directly to shops across Leeds, but would also steal to order for a so-called middle man, who would then sell on the goods.

According to the South Wales Argus website, a prolific shoplifter travelled the length and breadth of the UK to commit a national crime spree.

But, Romanian national Alexandru-Iulian Dima was finally arrested in Pontypridd and has been jailed for four years.

The Mail Online website reports that a Romanian ‘professional’ shoplifter who stole goods worth over £3,500 has been pared jail as she is ‘struggling’ financially.

During a 100-mile thieving spree, Manuela Dinu hit stores in Northamptonshire, Cheshire and Leicestershire, along with up to two male accomplices.

The BBC News website reports that owners of independent shops in Norwich city centre have said there is “very little” they can do about shoplifting.

Bookshop owner Leanne Fridd, said shoplifting has put up the cost of insurance, adding: “It really does have an impact on us, especially as a family business.”