Crime
‘Feel they can rob with impunity’: UK police warn of brazen shoplifters as cases top 500,000
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Shoplifting in Britain has reached record highs, exceeding 500,000 offences in 2024, a 20% increase from the previous year. Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne attributes this to a sense of impunity among some shoplifters and calls for stronger police intervention, meaningful criminal justice measures, and rehabilitation programs. She criticizes data protection laws that hinder sharing images of suspects and advocates for facial recognition technology. Bourne also questions police prioritization of potential hurt feelings over catching criminals, citing an incident where a shopkeeper was questioned for posting a sign about shoplifters.
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