A bungling chocolate thief in Weston-super-Mare has been sentenced after his distinctive trail of purple Cadbury wrappers led police directly to his doorstep in one of Britain's most delicious crime scenes.
Britain faces a retail crime crisis as shoplifting soars to unprecedented levels, with police failing to attend majority of incidents amid growing business fears.
Major police operation targets organised crime networks behind stolen goods sales across the UK, with 32 suspects arrested and luxury items worth millions recovered.
Sussex Police launches revolutionary scheme requiring repeat shoplifters to wear GPS tags upon release from prison to protect retailers and curb retail crime epidemic.
Exclusive: Waitrose deploys stark anti-shoplifting posters in employee areas as UK retail theft surges. The upmarket supermarket chain adopts direct messaging to staff about rising losses.
Long Beach retailers face rising theft as California's Proposition 47 continues to impact business security measures and self-checkout procedures across the state.
Shocking armed robbery at Woolworths store highlights escalating retail crime wave sweeping Britain, with police hunting multiple suspects after dramatic staff confrontation.
Serial thief Anthony May, 48, used contactless payments to systematically plunder B&Q stores across Essex in an audacious crime spree spanning months before justice caught up with him.
Beloved British actress Celia Imrie shares the amusing story of being wrongly accused of shoplifting by an overzealous security guard who failed to recognise the celebrated star.
Police release CCTV footage after brazen theft at John Lewis Southampton, appealing for public help to identify suspect in retail crime investigation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Thomas White, sentenced to 10 months in 2015, remains detained nine years later under the controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection scheme.
Exclusive investigation reveals how affluent professionals are turning to shoplifting for excitement amid cost-of-living pressures, creating a new crime wave hitting UK retailers.
New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major crackdown on shoplifting and assault against retail workers, pledging tougher penalties and a new standalone offence to safeguard UK high streets.
Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi
The once-thriving Westfield San Francisco Centre is haemorrhaging major retailers, with Nordstrom's recent closure leaving it 75% empty. Soaring crime, rampant shoplifting, and a severe homelessness crisis are crippling the downtown economy, sparking a 'd
Tesco and Asda are trialling AI-powered 'super trolleys' with built-in scanners, scales, and cameras. This revolutionary tech aims to eliminate checkout queues, slash shoplifting, and transform the British shopping experience forever.
A brazen 19-year-old thief has been caught on camera systematically stealing over £5,000 worth of premium skincare products from a Boots store in a sophisticated shoplifting operation.
A Boots employee has lifted the lid on the covert warning system staff use to alert each other to suspected shoplifters, including a specific code for when they believe a customer is stealing.
Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison reveals her shocking past struggle with shoplifting, detailing the 'rock bottom' moment she stole essential items and the profound guilt that followed.
Exclusive: A well-known British comedian faces public disgrace after being caught shoplifting high-end clothing from a Zara store in Spain, sparking international headlines and career implications.
YouTube stars Gigi Gorgeous and TS Madison face shoplifting allegations at a high-end retailer. The incident, caught on camera, sparks debate and controversy within the LGBTQ+ community.
A US woman's alleged shoplifting attempt at TJ Maxx took an unexpected turn, leading to her arrest at a Wendy's drive-thru after a failed escape. Discover the full story.
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals a surprisingly straightforward and inexpensive method that is dramatically reducing theft and abuse towards staff in its supermarkets, proving effective where high-tech solutions often fail.
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski faces a major backlash after suggesting shoplifting is a 'symptom of poverty' and can be justified for those in desperate need, drawing condemnation from retailers and politicians alike.
Tesco is piloting groundbreaking new X-ray body scanner technology at its Spalding superstore in a bold move to combat a surge in retail crime and organised shoplifting.
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari shocks fans by revealing her rebellious past, detailing a fourth-grade shoplifting incident and underage drinking escapades that involved run-ins with the police.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is rolling out live facial recognition technology to combat a surge in shoplifting, sparking a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups who brand it 'dystopian' and a threat to customer privacy.
A UK business owner fights back against shoplifters by publicly shaming them with hilarious CCTV footage of them stealing rubber ducks, bath bombs, and chocolate. His viral campaign highlights the growing crisis facing small retailers.
A veteran supermarket security guard reveals the sophisticated and brazen methods used by organised criminal gangs to plague UK retailers, costing millions and creating a climate of fear for staff and shoppers.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a prolific thief whose brazen shoplifting spree was captured in crystal-clear CCTV footage. Police are hunting the suspect after he targeted a store in a busy town centre.