Shoplifting News

A mother, Hailey's Bush, was dragged under a getaway car after attempting to stop a shoplifter at a Co-op store in Paulton, Somerset. This incident highlights t

Sainsbury's has fired 57-year-old Jorge Costa, a 'beloved' employee, after he intervened to help a security guard restrain two shoplifters, reportedly hearing a

Middlesbrough has been identified as having the highest crime rate in the UK, leading the country in categories such as shoplifting, burglary, arson, and sexual

A 22-year-old security guard in Winnipeg was stabbed by a suspected shoplifter he confronted, according to police reports.

Four out of five A66 joyriders involved in a collision had a combined 37 prior convictions for various offenses including shoplifting, driving, and drug-related

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to question in connection with the theft of £850 worth of Champagne from Waitrose.

A man who set a fire as a distraction to shoplift from a Vancouver grocery store has received a conditional sentence. He was identified by surveillance footage

A prolific shoplifter, Calum Edwards, who was previously banned from all Tesco stores in Newport, has been caught again and subsequently sent to prison.

A new proposal suggests that shoplifters in Croydon could be forced to wear ankle tags and be banned from the town centre, following nearly 5,000 reported shop

Supermarkets Coles and Woolworths are implementing facial recognition technology to combat shoplifting, despite concerns about algorithmic biases.

Sainsbury's has paused its use of AI-powered cameras after a shopper, Matt Arnold, was wrongly accused of shoplifting and asked to leave a store. The incident h

An elderly woman in Tucson, Arizona, reportedly pulled a gun on an alleged shoplifter in a Ross parking lot in early August during a tense confrontation.

Shopkeepers in Croydon support plans to tag repeat shoplifters due to persistent retail crime, which has left them frustrated with the current system and reluct

A boutique owner in Halifax, West Yorkshire, confronted an alleged shoplifter who reportedly attempted to steal a £25 gym set after targeting three other stores

Greggs is implementing "robocops" that can emit 120-decibel sirens and flashing lights to deter shoplifters, with footage monitored by 24-hour remote security g

Retailers including Tesco, Boots, and Greggs are implementing new technology in London to combat shoplifting, which has already aided detectives in tracking and

Major retailers Greggs, Boots, and M&S in London are collaborating with the Metropolitan Police, utilizing new technology to combat shoplifting.

A burglar has been apprehended in Tirupattur, with investigations revealing the suspect had burgled at least 10 shops, including a mechanic outlet, grocery, and

A shopworker in his 60s is in critical condition after being attacked while chasing alleged shoplifters in Melbourne. CCTV footage captured the incident.

Edmonton's overall crime rate increased in 2025 due to a significant rise in property crimes like shoplifting and theft from vehicles, although violent offences

A recent survey indicates that 30% of Americans reported shoplifting this year, with most attributing their actions to affordability concerns and financial hard

A video on social media shows a Walmart in California using anti-theft wire bags for items like ribeye steak and ground beef due to shoplifting concerns.

A girl in Chhattisgarh accused of shoplifting died by suicide, leading to three individuals being booked by the police.