SPATE OF INCIDENTS SPARKS ANTI-SHOPLIFTING PATROLS

A spate of shoplifting and abuse of staff incidents has led to shops and the authorities taking action.

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Proactive patrols have taken place at The Range store in Rhyl in recent days, while

The move comes after Asda recruited a management firm to tighten security after a surge in shop thefts from its branches nationally.

Meanwhile, Sainsbury's has used facial recognition cameras to reduce incidents.

The North Wales Police Facebook account updated followers about its work at The Range to combat shoplifting.

The online post said: "Following a spate of shoplifting at The Range, Marina Quay, local officers have been carrying out proactive patrols and meeting staff to reassure them and help deter further incidents."