Shoplifting offenses in England and Wales rose 13% this year, as retailers grapple with a worsening wave of in-store crime https://t.co/SrAVu1I0GE ...

This shirtless man placing items into a shopping basket is stealing. Sussex police say calling 41-year-old Barry Faring a prolific shoplifter. Now among the first in the United Kingdom forced to wear an electronic ankle tag, a new pilot program aimed at deterring repeat offenders.50-year-old Victoria Hail has also been fitted with a GPS device for 12 months and banned from her local co-op where officials say she has been getting a five finger discount. Police say between the two they're convicted of more th ...

Retail Industry Challenges - Shoplifting has surged due to high inflation impacting consumer spending power [1] - Shoplifting in the UK reached a record 22 billion (2.2%) last year, accompanied by rising crime levels and violence against staff [1] - Retailers face the challenge of balancing security measures with customer experience and privacy [3] - Retailers must weigh the cost of interventions against losses from theft [4] Law Enforcement & Retailer Response - Many retailers express concern over the lack of enforcement from thinly resourced police, contributing to the shoplifting issue [2] - Early signs indicate that some recent policing initiatives are working to combat the escalating crisis [2] - Retailers are implementing new measures, such as computer vision at checkouts, to combat theft [3]

After three decades of decline, crime is rising. That has been driven, above all, by a surge in shoplifting https://t.co/yVaEV3iOio ...

After three decades of decline, crime is rising. That has been driven, above all, by a surge in shoplifting https://t.co/Ok6mtigpfX ...