Catch a Thief Leeds, a retail and community crime prevention partnership, has issued a CCTV appeal following an incident where a suspect brazenly selected two bottles of wine from a family-run Nisa store in Roundhay, Leeds, before leaving without making payment.
The incident occurred on 22 November 2023 at the Nisa store in Roundhay, west Yorkshire.
Description of the Suspect, Gender White male, Height, Approximately 6ft tall, Age Around 50 years old, Clothing, Blue baseball cap, blue jacket, blue jeans, and blue trainer-style shoes with a white stripe.
The Impact of Retail Theft!
Retail theft is not a victimless crime. Across the UK, over 500 retail and security staff are subjected to assault or abuse every day while carrying out their roles. Crimes like these drive up the cost of goods, endanger the survival of local businesses, and lead to closures, job losses, and a loss of essential community services.
This particular family-run store has been repeatedly targeted by different individuals. Catch a Thief UK will soon release additional video appeals related to incidents at this Nisa store to raise awareness and encourage community support.
Catch a Thief UK provides assistance to retailers by offering crime prevention and detection services, collaborating with local communities to tackle offences like theft effectively.
Can You Help?
If you have any information regarding this suspect, please report it directly to Catch a Thief Leeds via their website. Quote incident reference number: LE221123.
Together, we can protect local businesses and make our communities safer.
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