Category Archives: Shoplifting

According to Talking Retail, the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has called for a new crackdown on shoplifting.

“[Shoplifting is] putting pressure on small independent retailers whose margins are frequently tight, ” said NIIRTA chief executive Glyn Roberts.

A District Judge banned a 24-year-old shoplifter from entering any shop or shopping centre in Northern Ireland, according to UTV.

Declan Kinsella, from the Waterside area of Londonderry, was told that his criminality was getting into the realm of a professional shoplifter and traders had to be protected from him.

Petrol stations and supermarkets are encouraging theft by failing to take measures to stop customers leaving without paying. A Home Office minister has questioned whether police should respond to motorists driving off without paying for fuel, if retailers are not willing to stop the practice by demanding pre-payment at the pump.

BBC News reports that food is the biggest target for shoplifters in Wales, with Asda in Wrexham recording the highest level of shoplifting of any store over the past three years. Shoplifting in north Wales has increased by 21.7% compared with last year, according to North Wales’ Police and Crime Commissioner

A group of family members and friends from Hampshire have been jailed for more than 23 years for the conspiracy to steal £110,000 worth of items from DIY stores and selling them on eBay. Masterminded and led by George Mason, the ten-month plot saw B&Q and Homebase stores targeted

A professional shoplifter who was addicted to shoplifting – and made £10,000 selling stolen goods on eBay – says she is glad she was caught.
The Hull Daily Mail reports that Kristina Roberts would visit Hull city centre five days a week to steal items from shops to sell online.