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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.
Cleaners Looted Aircraft
The Manchester Evening News website reports that cleaners have been found stealing alcohol, cigarettes and perfume from Aer Lingus planes.
The airline became suspicious after two of its aircraft based at Manchester Airport experienced ‘significant stock loss’ and installed security cameras.
read moreBetFred Worker Stole £4k
The Chester Standard website reports that a BetFred worker stole £4,000 from her betting shop employers whilst she was going through a mental health crisis.
Catherine Dean’s fraudulent activity was reported to police by another member of staff.
read moreFraudster Stole £100k
The Kent Online website reports that a “selfish” worker stole nearly £100,000 from her employers, with which she bought Tefal pans, hotel stays and clubbing trips to Amsterdam.
Megan Reynolds amassed lavish expenditures across various company cards before attempting to conceal them through fake invoices.
read moreLidl Trials ‘VAR’ Self Checkouts
According to the Retail Systems website, Lidl has become the latest major supermarket to trial new self-service checkouts, to help address record levels of shoplifting.
The tills feature cameras that detect when shoppers fail to scan items properly, then plays back recorded footage on a screen before customers can complete their purchases.
read moreGym Manager Stole £5,000
As reported on the Wales Online website, a gambling addict stole more than £5,000 from the gym she was employed by, after asking customers to pay in cash.
Kathryn MacDonald, asked three victims to pay via cash, when, ordinarily, memberships were expected to be paid by card.
read moreCharity Worker Stole £217,000
As reported on the Essex Police website, a woman stole more than £200,000 from the charity she worked for as trusted office manager.
Isabella George – jailed for three years withdrew large amounts of money from the charity’s account over nearly six years.
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