Soft Toy Theft Why Jellycat Stuffed Animals Are Shoplifters Favorite

Police showed pictures of the stolen goods. The photos seemed odd. They contained forty stuffed animals. Rabbits, cats, owls, cakes, and bananas were present. Even a Christmas tree was among them. They just don’t look criminal.

The discovery itself wasn’t really a shock. Jellycat toys are now popular, and shoplifters target them. They want to make quick money. It is a craze for the stuffed animals.

Jellycat toys sell well online. Some people want to earn extra cash, and collectors use Facebook to buy and sell. They especially look for rare toys. Resellers use sites such as eBay and Vinted too.

This popularity draws criminals in. Organized groups and desperate people steal. They’re looking to profit from the craze.

Smith, age 35, stole almost £4,000 worth of toys. She planned to resell them online quickly, and police found toys packaged for online buyers.

CCTV caught Smith in action. She visited three garden centers and put toys in her bag or a pram, where her child was. She left without paying for anything.

The court gave her a suspended sentence. It totals 26 weeks for the crime.