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.
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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.
Bachelor star avoids jail over Harrods shoplifting
Former Bachelor contestant Marjorie Griffiths avoids prison sentence after admitting to stealing £1,500 worth of luxury goods from Harrods while struggling with mental health issues.
Serial shoplifter's 100+ petrol station crime spree exposed
Notorious thief Christopher O'Kane's staggering shoplifting campaign across London petrol stations has finally been halted after accumulating over 100 offences. Discover how this prolific criminal operated and his ultimate sentencing.
Tory minister attacks official immigration statistics
Conservative Immigration Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after questioning the accuracy of official migration figures, accusing the Office for National Statistics of using 'immigration survey' methods.
Wanted App: Retailers' New Weapon Against Shoplifting
UK retailers are deploying an innovative smartphone application that enables real-time sharing of shoplifter images and information, creating a powerful digital neighbourhood watch against retail crime.
Cadbury thief caught by trail of chocolate wrappers
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.
Wales has higher violence rate than England, stats show
New official statistics show residents of Wales face significantly greater risks of violence and robbery compared to their English counterparts, raising concerns about public safety.
UK Shoplifting Crisis: 530K Incidents Surge Under Labour
Britain faces a retail crime crisis as shoplifting soars to unprecedented levels, with police failing to attend majority of incidents amid growing business fears.
32 arrested in UK's biggest shoplifting operation
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 shoplifters face electronic tagging in crackdown
Sussex Police launches revolutionary scheme requiring repeat shoplifters to wear GPS tags upon release from prison to protect retailers and curb retail crime epidemic.
Waitrose uses staff room posters to combat shoplifting
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.
California's shoplifting epidemic hits Long Beach retailers
Long Beach retailers face rising theft as California's Proposition 47 continues to impact business security measures and self-checkout procedures across the state.
Armed Raid on Woolworths Sparks UK Retail Crime Alert
Shocking armed robbery at Woolworths store highlights escalating retail crime wave sweeping Britain, with police hunting multiple suspects after dramatic staff confrontation.
Shoplifter jailed for £16,000 B&Q contactless theft spree
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.
Celia Imrie mistaken for shop thief by security guard
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.
John Lewis security alert after Southampton shoplifting
Police release CCTV footage after brazen theft at John Lewis Southampton, appealing for public help to identify suspect in retail crime investigation.
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