Latest News
A selection of news stories from across the UK, relating to civil recovery, retail theft, employment screening, online fraud and other subjects relevant to the services and crime deterrent solutions that CRS can offer your business.
DPD Employee Jailed
The Northants Police website reports that a former DPD employee has been jailed for stealing parcels containing expensive Apple and Samsung mobile phones.
Daniel Kane Carter was arrested and pleaded guilty to one count of theft, and was sentenced to 22 months in prison.
read moreShopper Falsely Accused Of Theft
The BBC News website reports that a woman was wrongly accused of shoplifting toilet roll due to an apparent mix-up with a facial recognition system.
Danielle Horan was left “fuming” after being ejected from two Home Bargains stores and initially given no explanation.
read moreCharity Shop Closed Fitting Rooms
According to the Kent Online website, workers at a charity shop have had to close fitting rooms and hide stock, as clothes, shoes and even furniture handles are stolen.
Staff at Making a Difference to Maidstone (MADM) described the surge in shoplifting as a “slap in the face”.
read moreBank Worker Stole Over £100k
The ITV News website reports that a customer consultant for Lloyds Banking Group stole more than £100,000 from her employer.
Lesley Smith sent company money in increasingly large amounts directly to her bank own accounts.
read moreLV ‘Most Counterfeited’
According to the Fashion United website, a recent report has found that Louis Vuitton is the most counterfeited luxury brand.
Prada was the second most counterfeited luxury brand regarding handbags, with 14.42 percent of all Prada bags being flagged as “unidentified,” aka a fake.
read moreFakes Seized At Appleby Horse Fair
The BBC News website reports that counterfeit goods worth £38,000, have been seized at Appleby Horse Fair.
Fake Chanel, Ray Ban, Celine, Prada and Cartier shades were found at the Cumbrian fair’s market fields.
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