Iceland shoppers get paid to snitch on shoplifters

THE chief executive supermarket chain Iceland has said the firm will reward customers who help catch shoplifters in their outlets nationwide.

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Richard Walker told Channel 5 News that with the Deeside-based business suffering substantial losses from theft, the grocery chain will offer £1 to any shopper who spots stealing in their premises.

The chief executive explained that shoplifting has become a major issue for the firm, costing them “over £20 million a year”.

The British grocery retailer runs more than 970 outlets across the UK, including 66 locations in Wales.