shoplifting

In a bid to crack down on crime in Plymouth city centre, police officers are carrying out increased high-visibility patrol operations in partnership with other agencies.

The operation follows an increase in reports of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour including street drinking.

“These crimes are having a detrimental effect on local businesses and communities,” said...

Police are asking the public to help identify four people they would like to speak to in connection with shoplifting offences in Tavistock.

A woman and three men entered Precious Things gift shop in Paddons Row some time between 3pm and 4pm on 7 December.

The woman paid for some items while the men concealed items worth around £30 in a shopping bag and left the shop.

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Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting attempt at a Plymouth supermarket.

A man entered Asda in Miller Way, Estover, around 6pm on 18 July and selected almost £270 of various foods.

He tried to leave the shop with the trolley of food but was stopped by a store security officer. He then abandoned the trolley and...