Pelt shoplifters with fruit in stocks, Labour peer demands

Figures showed that shoplifting hit a record high of 530,643 offences reported to police

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Figures showed that shoplifting hit a record high of 530,643 offences reported to police

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Comments come after police officers told shopkeeper to take down sign calling shoplifters ‘scumbags’

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With 516,971 offences reported last year, theft is now a daily threat to staff, security and small businesses alike

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Every week videos are posted on social media of thieves brazenly stuffing bags, clothes and pockets full of stolen food, alcohol…

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Britons should not be expected to confront criminals and put themselves at risk

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Stores are reporting a growing number of thieves from middle-class backgrounds. But are they driven by need or greed?

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