British retailers face an unprecedented shoplifting epidemic with offences reaching their highest level since 1969, while police fail to pursue 70% of cases, leaving traders furious and demanding government action.
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK high street stores are fighting back against organised shoplifting gangs as police formally admit they've stopped arresting offenders in most cases.
Exclusive: A charming independent children's boutique in Surrey was targeted by a ruthless shoplifting duo who brazenly stuffed designer kids' clothes into a rucksack. The entire incident, a devastating blow for small businesses, was captured on the store
Jamie Oliver's teenage son Buddy was caught taking items from a central London shop without paying, with his mother Jools and sister Daisy by his side. The family addressed the incident with a statement.
Exclusive investigation reveals facial recognition cameras in UK retail stores are identifying a staggering 10,000 potential offenders each week, highlighting the escalating shoplifting epidemic crippling British retailers.
A brave Tesco customer shares his harrowing ordeal after being violently attacked for standing up to shoplifters, leaving him traumatised and fearing for his safety.
Shocking CCTV footage captures two men stealing high-value items from a Currys store in a bold daylight robbery, using a pushchair as a diversion.
A security guard delivers a stark message to potential shoplifters, revealing the high-tech methods stores use to track and prosecute thieves.
Republican lawmakers in Florida are advocating for the deportation of migrants caught shoplifting at Home Depot, sparking debate over immigration policies.
Retailers and law enforcement warn that lax sentencing for repeat shoplifters is fuelling a surge in thefts, with stores forced to hire 'greeters' to deter criminals.
As shoplifting surges across Britain, police are turning to unconventional methods—including recruiting teenage girls—to tackle the growing retail crime wave.
A police chief faces backlash after suggesting store owners call emergency services for minor shoplifting incidents, sparking debate over resource allocation.
A shocking CCTV clip captures the moment a brazen shoplifter casually fills a bag with pistachios in a UK supermarket before walking out unchallenged.
Dramatic footage captures the moment a brave Lidl employee confronts a group of shoplifters in a bold daylight theft attempt. Watch the shocking incident unfold.
A senior police chief has issued a stark warning about the growing epidemic of shoplifting, with thieves acting with 'impunity' as retailers struggle to cope.
CCTV footage captures the audacious theft of chocolate bars from a Sainsbury's store, sparking outrage and calls for stricter retail security measures.
UK police forces suggest shop owners avoid confronting shoplifters due to safety risks, as retail theft surges across the country.
A senior police officer has criticised the justice system for failing to deter shoplifters, as offenders are repeatedly let off with minimal consequences despite rising retail crime.
Iceland Foods introduces a controversial new scheme offering customers £1 for reporting shoplifters, sparking debate over retail crime prevention.
Iceland Foods has launched a surprising scheme offering free groceries to those caught shoplifting, aiming to tackle food poverty with compassion.
A Conservative police commissioner faces backlash after suggesting shoplifting is 'not a priority' amid rising retail crime.
Labour MP Diana Johnson highlights the alarming rise in shoplifting across the UK, urging the government to take immediate action to protect businesses and communities.
A top Metropolitan Police officer has branded shoplifters 'idiots' as retail crime surges across London. Read the shocking details and official response.
Officers advise businesses and shoppers to intervene directly with shoplifters as police resources dwindle. Learn how communities are stepping up.
A shocking rise in shoplifting and abuse against pharmacy workers has left the sector in crisis, with staff facing unprecedented threats.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer avoids using derogatory language against shoplifters, sparking debate on crime and political rhetoric in the UK.
Pharmacists across the UK report increasing levels of abuse, assaults, and shoplifting, putting NHS services under strain.
A shopkeeper in the UK was ordered to take down a blunt sign calling shoplifters 'scumbags' after police deemed it 'offensive'. The incident has sparked debate over free speech and crime prevention.
A serial shoplifter has been handed a lifetime ban from Morrisons and Aldi after a string of thefts. Discover the full story behind this drastic measure.
A man and woman have been handed a two-year ban from Morrisons and Aldi stores in Stoke-on-Trent after admitting to a string of shoplifting offences.