Warwickshire Police share insights into their efforts to combat shoplifting, revealing surprising finds during their operations
Leamington: So, Warwickshire Police just gave us a peek behind the curtain on their shoplifting crackdown. They caught a couple trying to swipe £300 worth of stuff and even found a whole boot full of stolen groceries. Can you believe it?
They shared a quick video just before Christmas, showing officers in action. It’s like they’re saying, “We’re watching you!” They used tips from CCTV and local security to catch thieves red-handed in supermarkets and shopping areas.
In one intense moment, police raced to stop a car involved in a £250 theft. They opened the trunk to find a week’s worth of groceries, including a whole chicken and loads of veggies. Talk about a wild haul!
Sgt Ben mentioned they’re on top of things, saying they’ll send court dates to those involved. They’re really proactive, reacting to intel from their partners to take quick action.
They want everyone to know they’re everywhere, and you never know when they’ll show up. In another clip, they chased down someone trying to push a trolley full of £300 worth of items out of a store.
The supermarket called the cops, and they quickly figured out where the getaway car was headed. They even teamed up with another unit that stopped a driver with a massive bag of meat, hoping to return it to the store.
Warwickshire Police said they’re out there on patrol, using plain-clothes operations to tackle retail crime. They’re hot on the trail of shoplifters, catching those who think they can get away with it.
