Catch a Thief Sheffield, a partnership dedicated to retail and community crime prevention, is calling on the public of Hackenthorpe in Sheffield to assist in identifying a female suspect involved in a theft at a family-run Spar store in the area.
Incident Details
The theft occurred on 24 February 2023, when the female suspect was seen helping herself to goods at the Spar store in Hackenthorpe, Sheffield. It is believed that this same individual has previously stolen items, including coffee, from the same store without making payment.
Suspect Description
The suspect is described as:
- White female
- Around 28 years old
- Approximately 5ft 5in tall
- Blonde hair, tied back
- Wearing a beige/light brown coat, black bottoms, and black trainers.
How to Report
If you have any information about this suspect or the incident, please report directly to *Catch a Thief Sheffield, quoting incident number SH240423.
The Impact of Retail Theft
Theft from retail stores, both big and small, affects the economy and our communities in a number of significant ways:
Rising prices on goods for consumers, job losses for retail employees, store closures, leading to the loss of vital services in local areas and Billions of pounds in losses each year
Crime Prevention and Technology
Catch a Thief Sheffield, in association with Catch a Thief UK, offers the latest solutions and technologies to detect and prevent crime. Their efforts support businesses and communities in combating retail theft.
If you are experiencing crime and would like Catch a Thief to publish a public appeal through their online platforms, please get in touch via their main website, which can be easily found via Google.
Protecting Retail Workers
In the UK, more than 500 retail and security personnel are either assaulted or abused every day while performing their essential duties to ensure the public has access to everyday items.
For more information, visit the Catch a Thief website: https://www.catchathief.co.uk