Shoplifting up in South Yorks
South Yorkshire Police has reported a 17 per cent rise in shoplifting in the area. They are now releasing CCTV images of suspected thieves in a bid to tackle the problem.
Police release CCTV of suspected thieves as they reveal rise in shoplifting
South Yorkshire Police have released CCTV images of suspected shoplifters today in a bid to tackle a rise in retail crime.
There have been almost 500 extra offences so far this year across the county.
That’s an increase of 17% on the previous year.
Police would like to speak to the people shown in the CCTV stills as part of investigations into alleged shoplifting offences.
The images of 40 people have been published online. Click here for more.
Anyone with information should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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