Once known for its cathedral and tales, Canterbury now faces shoplifting, drug use, and violence, alarming locals and police. Canterbury: Crime and Decline in Historic City Center, England Canterbury is a city with British heritage and a famous cathedral. Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” is set there. But now, the city has a dark side, with shoplifting,…
Coordinator calls for changes to address shoplifting, focusing on addiction support and community service. Spalding Shopwatch Coordinator Urges Action on Rising Shoplifting Shoplifting is super high right now. A former sergeant says real change needs to happen. He thinks we need to fix the core problems. Stuart Brotherton works with local shops. He says addiction…
Lee McDonald jailed after threatening a Sainsbury’s employee and repeated shoplifting in York despite prior sentencing. York Shoplifter Jailed for Threatening Staff and Repeated Thefts Lee McDonald threatened a store employee, telling the worker he would cut their face after being confronted. The prosecuting lawyer, Kathryn Walters, shared this information. Eighteen days later, he returned…
Kevin Cleverley stole a roast chicken from Waitrose in Marlborough, claiming hunger prompted the theft. Man Steals Chicken from Waitrose Claiming Desperation Fueled the Act Kevin Cleverley admitted to theft. The court hearing was February 11. He appeared in Swindon Magistrates’ Court. Kevin is 55 and lives in Marlborough. The prosecutor, Mr. Cooper, spoke in…
Lee Moise stole from Tesco multiple times and assaulted a staff member. He received a suspended jail sentence. Tesco Thief in Leytonstone Nabbed After Repeated Thefts and Assault Lee Moise, aged 38, got caught at a Tesco Express. He was at the Leytonstone store on High Road. This happened around 4 PM on January 7th.…
Repeat offender Frankie Schock, 37, receives 18 months for shoplifting in Orpington and Swanley after breaching community order. Orpington Thief Jailed After Second Chance From Judge Fails Frankie Schock stole from shops last year, taking over £5,000 in goods. This happened at Nugent Retail Park in Orpington, and she received a community order. Schock, who…
Nine individuals were arrested across Essex. The arrests relate to incidents including assault, theft, and sexual offenses. Essex Crime Sweep: Nine Arrested in Major Operation Across County Police made nine arrests recently. These arrests happened in Colchester and Walton. A Colchester man, age 25, got arrested too. He is suspected of actual bodily harm. Also,…
A 38-year-old man stole alcohol worth £673 from a Tesco in Pontypool. He also stole other items from multiple stores. Thief Steals £673 of Alcohol from Tesco in Pontypool Shaun Ryan, age 38, stole things from stores. He hit supermarkets in multiple towns, including Newport, Cwmbran, and Pontypool. He stole alcohol worth £673. Other items…
Mary Jane Allan, with prior shoplifting convictions, is jailed for attacking a man with a meat cleaver at his home. Shoplifter Jailed After Meat Cleaver Attack on Acquaintance Mary Jane Allan got a warning. She could be violent again, they said. Amber Walker explained what happened. Allan visited a man’s home last September. They knew…
A man who stole almost £2,000 from a Boots store is jailed & banned from City of London after a series of thefts. Boots Thief Jailed and Banned From City of London for £2,000 Theft This guy Victor Leahu stole from Boots, taking skincare, razors, and other items. He stole almost £2,000 worth of goods.…