West Midlands Sees Sharp 30% Increase in Shoplifting Amid Rising Business Crime Monday, June 1, 2026 westmidlands shoplifting businesscrime retail crimeincrease security offences theft lawenforcement prevention The West Midlands has experienced a significant uptick in business-related crime, with total offences reaching 55,271 in the year ending March 2026. This represents a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. Most notably, … Read More
Birmingham Primark Shoplifter Warned Theft Could Jeopardize Asylum Claim Friday, May 29, 2026 primark shoplifting asylum crime birmingham court theft remorse financialstruggle menthealth A Birmingham man who stole £325 worth of items from Primark has been cautioned that his shoplifting offense could put his asylum claim in jeopardy. Andargachew Hailu, 32, targeted the retail store in Birmingham on April 15. … Read More
Midland Shopkeeper in Flip-Flops Courageously Confronts Trio Over £1.99 Card Theft Sunday, May 24, 2026 shoplifting theft retail shopkeeper security cctv business theftprevention independent police In a remarkable display of bravery, Wayne Jarvis, a 42-year-old shopkeeper from Worcester, donned in flip-flops, confronted three thieves after witnessing one steal a £1.99 greeting card from his store, Fifty Scents, on May … Read More
Bullring Shoplifter with Over 100 Convictions Urged to Stop Tuesday, May 5, 2026 shoplifting bullring convictions theft retail matthewcavill lego sportsdirect selfridges crime sport Matthew Cavill, a habitual shoplifter with over 100 prior convictions, has been firmly warned that his theft must come to an end. Between December and March, Cavill targeted several major retailers in Birmingham’s … Read More
Ex-Wrestler and Former Morrisons Manager Kevin Smith Now Shops at Lidl Following Sean Egan Controversy Sunday, May 3, 2026 wrestling morrisons security shoplifting seanegan retail lossprevention controversy lidl kevinsmith Kevin Smith, a former professional wrestler who once faced legends like Big Daddy, carved out a tough reputation not only in the ring but also as a Morrisons supermarket loss prevention manager. Known in wrestling circles as … Read More
Co-op Uses Forensic Spray to Combat Rising Shoplifting Ahead of New UK Legislation Thursday, April 30, 2026 co-op shoplifting forensic crime retail law theft policing technology legislation The Co-op, which operates numerous stores including branches in Birmingham, has rolled out a new initiative to combat shoplifting by marking frequently stolen items with a unique forensic spray. This innovative approach helps … Read More