shoplifting

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The Crime and Policing Bill, now in its final stages in parliament, has been framed to improve authorities' crackdowns on knife crime, anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, shoplifting and child abuse.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Advocate depute Adrian Stalker said that shortly before the struggle, Smith was seen in the spirits aisle at the supermarket and a staff member became suspicious that she might be shoplifting.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

The Home Office said local police officers have been "burdened" with tackling major crimes without adequate training, leaving them unable to address everyday offences like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Even before the rise in shoplifting since the pandemic, the CSJ said 70% of shoplifting incidents were committed by these people.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Art is what you can get away with, said somebody or other, which makes it sound like shoplifting or some other minor crime.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood