With shoplifting cases up nearly 50% this year, urgent action is needed to protect local businesses, employees, and communities from the devastating effects of retail crime. Recently, the Chancellor announced a new plan to address these issues, removing the £200 minimum threshold for prosecution—a significant step forward for retail crime prevention.
Earlier this month, Catch a Thief UK founder Farrah McNutt joined ITV London's award-winning presenter Anila Dhami at Benedict Selvaratnam's family run Fresh Fields Market retail store in East Croydon to discuss the social impact of retail crime, as well as the government's crime reduction plan. It was a special experience, as Farrah's nieces and nephew joined her on set, watching her film for television!
Farrah also had the opportunity to test innovative AI-driven theft detection technology with John Prendergast from RETail AI—a promising new tool for real-time tracking and theft deterrence in UK stores. Farrah highly recommends this system for retailers seeking an affordable, effective solution to reduce losses and keep their businesses safe.
Also featured in this story is David McKELVEY from MY LOCAL BOBBY/ TM Eye, who's team detains around 30 shoplifters a day across London welcomes the Chancellors new plan to tackle retail crime.
Retail crime affects us all—small business owners, employees, and local communities. Catch a Thief UK is here to help with crime prevention, detection, and support to protect what matters most.
For more information on how Catch a Thief UK can help, contact us via this website.
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