Tesco Launches New Crime Reporting Platform to Combat Retail Crime Sunday, January 25, 2026 tesco retailcrime shoplifting safety auror violence security trial supermarkets prevention Tesco is set to roll out a groundbreaking crime reporting platform in 40 of its supermarkets starting Monday, January 26, as part of a 10-week trial aimed at tackling the rise in retail crime. This initiative comes in … Read More
Sainsbury's Expands Facial Recognition Tech in London Stores Amid Industry Crackdown Saturday, January 24, 2026 sainsburys tesco facialrecognition theftprevention security london supermarkets technology shoplifting surveillance Sainsbury’s is ramping up efforts to combat theft and antisocial behavior by expanding its facial recognition technology to five more London stores this week. This move aligns with a similar initiative by Tesco, which … Read More
Shoplifters Caught Singing 'Santa Baby' While Stealing From Family Hardware Store Thursday, December 25, 2025 shoplifting theft cctv hardware worcestershire christmas community police stolen burglary In a bizarre and bold incident at Badham’s Hardware in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, two female shoplifters were filmed on CCTV singing “Santa Baby” as they helped themselves to around £100 worth of … Read More
Prolific Black Country Shoplifter Jailed and Banned from Local High Streets Tuesday, December 23, 2025 shoplifting crime blackcountry dudley wolverhampton community sentencing theft police ban A notorious shoplifter, Timonthy Lydon, has been sentenced to eight months in jail following a series of thefts across the Black Country. The 29-year-old, who has no fixed address, was charged with 13 counts of theft after … Read More
Suspects Evade Capture This Christmas as Police Urge Immediate 999 Calls Sunday, December 21, 2025 westmidlands police mostwanted crime suspects robbery shoplifting stalking harassment prisonrecall While many enjoy festive celebrations, a number of suspects remain on the run across the West Midlands, prompting urgent police appeals for assistance. Since November, these wanted individuals have been added to a public … Read More
Prolific Shoplifter Jailed After Targeting Warwickshire Stores Tuesday, December 9, 2025 shoplifting warwickshire theft retailcrime sentencing crimeprevention justice rehabilitation businesscrime retailsecurity A persistent shoplifter with a particular focus on beauty products and daily essentials has been sentenced to a year in jail after a series of thefts across Warwickshire. John Williams, 35, of no fixed address, was first … Read More