It is the no-frills family-run store where every single item costs just 20p - but even Britain's cheapest shop is not immune from the brazen scourge of shoplifting sweeping the nation.
The 20p Shop, nestled in the affluent market town of Otley, West Yorkshire, gained cult status among bargain hunters thanks to its rock-bottom prices and treasure trove of budget delights.
The small business, which flogs greetings cards, cutlery and even jewellery for pennies, has managed to stave off a pandemic, stubborn inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.
But now its owner has warned that the business - which relies on making the tiniest of profit margins - is under siege from shameless shoplifters stealing armfuls of stock, despite its ultra-low prices.
The shocking revelation comes amid new figures published last month that suggests shoplifting in England and Wales has reached record levels.
