BBC
Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A BBC analysis identified 270 individuals linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England. The analysis did not specify the timeframe covered or the methodology used to establish the connections between individuals and offences.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg7231pev5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss