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.
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.
The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption 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.
A man has died after being pulled from the sea in Kent as Storm Amy brings dangerous conditions with severe weather warnings for wind and flooding across Britain.
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.
The UK braces for a severe weather onslaught as an 880-mile-wide Atlantic storm system threatens 70mph winds and torrential rain, sparking urgent Met Office warnings for travel chaos and potential damage.
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.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for a significant number of countries, including holiday favourites Spain, Italy, and France. Here's the full list of destinations and the specific risks you need to know about before you book.
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.
Flight attendants reveal the shocking reason you should avoid hot drinks on aircraft, exposing a little-known issue with the plane's water system that could pose a serious health risk.
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.
The Met Office has issued severe yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across the UK, with potential travel disruption and power cuts expected. 70mph gusts forecast.