In a brazen daylight operation, two audacious thieves were caught red-handed by police while systematically stripping shelves from a Merseyside supermarket and stuffing them into their car boot.
The remarkable incident, captured on police bodycam footage, shows the moment officers from Merseyside Police confronted the duo in the act at a store in Bootle. The suspects can be seen casually loading stolen goods directly into their vehicle as if shopping normally.
Dramatic police footage reveals the sheer scale of their operation, with the car boot filled to capacity with stolen merchandise. The suspects appeared completely unfazed by their criminal activity, continuing their systematic shelf-clearing until officers intervened.
Merseyside Police responded to alerts about the ongoing theft, arriving at the scene to find the pair mid-heist. The video evidence shows one of the thieves attempting to explain themselves to officers while surrounded by stolen goods.
This incident highlights the growing boldness of retail criminals across the UK. Police authorities are increasingly concerned about organised groups targeting supermarkets and retail establishments in broad daylight.
Local residents and business owners have expressed outrage at the audacity of the theft, calling for stronger measures to combat retail crime. The successful apprehension of the suspects has been praised as a victory for community policing efforts.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that both individuals were arrested on suspicion of theft and have since been released under investigation as inquiries continue.
