AI Cameras Wrongly Accuse Innocent Shoppers of Theft
Facial recognition tech in UK stores flags thousands daily, but critics warn of wrongful accusations and privacy invasions. Read about the shoplifting epidemic and the AI debate.
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Shoplifter's secret skirt stash exposed in London Co-op
A shoplifter was caught red-handed with over £20 of goods, including eggs and toilet roll, concealed in a secret compartment in her skirt at a London Co-op. Read the full story.
Drunken thief returns stolen mandolins with apology
A man accused of stealing two valuable mandolins from a US music store returned them with a note reading 'Sorry, I been drunk'. Read the full story of this unusual crime and recovery.
Middle-Class 'Shoplifting Entrepreneurs' Target Premium Goods
A new breed of middle-class shoplifters is stealing designer goods and collectables to sell online for profit, experts reveal. Discover the shocking scale of this retail crime wave.
Man tries to shoot officer during shoplifting arrest
Bodycam footage captures the moment a shoplifting suspect allegedly tries to shoot a police officer at point-blank range in Canton, Ohio. Read the shocking details.
Walmart employee disarms suspect who aimed gun at police
Shocking bodycam footage captures the moment a shoplifting suspect pulled a firearm on an officer inside a Walmart, before a store employee intervened. Read the full details of the 20-second ordeal.
Shoplifting Epidemic: 810 Unsolved Crimes a Day
New figures reveal a record 810 shoplifting offences go unsolved daily in the UK. With cases soaring, staff face abuse and violence. The Lib Dems demand action.
Shoplifter's gun malfunctions in Ohio Walmart shooting attempt
Bodycam footage shows a shoplifter attempting to shoot a police officer inside an Ohio Walmart. The weapon malfunctioned, preventing tragedy. Read the full shocking details.
Comedian Returns to UK After 5 Months Trapped in Turkey
Cerys Nelmes is back in Britain after a Turkish judge lifted a travel ban linked to a shoplifting accusation. The comedian insists it was a misunderstanding. Read her full story.
OAP accused of stealing £78 vintage bowl in Frodsham
CCTV shows an elderly woman allegedly stealing a Spode bowl from a Cheshire antiques shop. The incident highlights a wider trend of rising retail crime across the UK. Read the full story.
Robin 'shoplifts' pastries in Lidl bakery aisle
Shoppers at a UK Lidl were amazed to see a robin helping itself to croissant crumbs. The viral clip sparked joy and spiritual reflections. Read the full story here.
Missouri teen tackled, cuffed in Walmart over $5 items
A 16-year-old was wrestled to the floor and handcuffed in a Missouri Walmart over $5 of unpaid items. His family, who had a receipt, demand accountability. Read the full story.
Police 'relentless' in winter crime blitz, minister warns
Policing Minister Sarah Jones pledges a 'visible and relentless' police presence this winter, using new HEX mapping to target knife crime hotspots and retail theft. Read the full plan.
Woolworths anti-theft gates anger Melbourne shoppers
Woolworths faces backlash after installing rotating anti-theft barriers at a Melbourne store. Critics slam the move as discriminatory, while others defend it as a necessity. Read the full story.
Man banned from all UK Tesco, Sainsbury's, Co-op stores
Christopher Moran receives a five-year criminal behaviour order banning him from major UK retailers after pleading guilty to 10 thefts. Read the full court details.
Christmas shoplifting surges as retail staff face abuse
Shoplifting offences hit record high with 530,643 reported cases in England and Wales. Retail workers reveal shocking stories of theft and violence during festive season.
Police Officer Denies Shoplifting Charges
A long-serving Norfolk police officer is facing trial after being accused of repeatedly stealing items, including champagne and Mr Kipling tarts, from a Co-op. PC David Howarth denies the charges, with his defence centring on mental health issues.
Marco Pierre White Jr jailed again after crime spree
Marco Pierre White Jr, son of the celebrity chef, receives a second jail term for assault, adding to his sentence for a £60,000 shoplifting spree. Read the full story.
Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
Man jailed for pretending to be in wheelchair to steal beer
A 19-year-old man who posed as a wheelchair user to steal beer from a Sainsbury's before assaulting staff has been sentenced to over three years in prison. Read the full story.
'Bounty Hunter' shoplifter jailed for 21 months
A serial shoplifter known as the 'Bounty Hunter' has been sentenced to 21 months for 93 offences, including stealing Celebrations chocolates. Watch the shocking CCTV footage.
Wheelchair Faking Shoplifter Jailed for Assault
Davey Brown, 19, pretended to be a wheelchair user to steal beer before assaulting a Sainsbury's security guard. He has now been sentenced to over three years in prison. Read the shocking details.
Shoplifter jailed for faking wheelchair use in violent theft
Davey Brown, 19, pretended to be a wheelchair user to steal beer from Sainsbury's before assaulting a security guard. He has been sentenced to over three years in prison. Read the full details of this shocking crime.
ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data quality
The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.
Police Chief Demands Tougher Shoplifting Sentences
Britain's top police leader calls for urgent sentencing reform as shoplifting cases skyrocket, putting retailers and staff at risk amid growing organised retail crime.
Shop workers suffer PTSD after violent armed robberies
Exclusive: Retail workers across Britain are experiencing severe psychological trauma following violent robberies, with many suffering panic attacks and nightmares as shoplifting epidemic escalates.
Australian tourist arrested for shoplifting in Thailand
An Australian man faces serious legal consequences after being arrested for allegedly shoplifting sunglasses worth £150 from a luxury mall in Bangkok, turning his dream holiday into a potential prison sentence.
Life coach accused of luxury kitchenware theft ring
A professional life coach from an affluent background stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated shoplifting operation targeting luxury kitchenware across Southern England.
Marco Pierre White Jr jailed for burglary spree
The troubled son of legendary chef Marco Pierre White has been sentenced to prison after embarking on a shocking crime wave across Brighton, targeting shops and homes in a series of brazen thefts.
Woolworths deploys high-tech security amid retail crime surge
Exclusive: Woolworths reveals shocking scale of retail crime epidemic as supermarkets deploy facial recognition and body cameras to protect workers from violent attacks.
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