The shopkeepers confronting festive shoplifters

Published On Dec 16, 2024, 7:56 PM

The article discusses the increasing prevalence of shoplifting in England, leading shopkeepers like Martin Gaunt to perform citizen's arrests due to inadequate police response. The Home Office reports record levels of shoplifting, prompting some retailers to take matters into their own hands. Retailers express frustration at police inaction, with many incidents of theft not resulting in arrest or charges. The police recommend prioritizing personal safety and call for better collaboration with retailers to tackle the issue.

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