Thieves 'have no fear of retribution'

SHOPLIFTERS “feel they can rob shops with impunity”, a policing chief has said.

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Katy Bourne, the national lead for shoplifting at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said more robust interventions and “meaningful criminal justice measures” are needed to prevent reoffending.

Shoplifting hit a record high last year, with offences surpassing 500,000 for the first time, up 20% from 2023.