Crime

UK Police Target 500 Most Prolific Shoplifters in Retail Crime Crackdown

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Police in England are launching a crackdown targeting the 500 most prolific shoplifters.

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The initiative follows warnings from retailers about soaring theft rates and threats to staff.

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The strategy aims to disrupt chronic offenders who steal multiple times a day.

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Retail industry data highlights that a tiny fraction of thieves drive the bulk of high street losses.

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