Organised shoplifting on the rise, says Waitrose

Have you noticed a rise in shoplifting in your area?

Waitrose has reported a rise in shoplifting in its stores across the UK, as an MP said organised gangs were "operating with impunity".

In March, police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland recorded almost 33,000 incidents of shoplifting., shows shoplifting offences have returned to pre-pandemic levels as the cost of living rises. "Gangs appear to be operating with impunity across the South East and there have been instances of violence to staff when they attempt to intervene, not just at Waitrose but all supermarkets."

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