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Burglar Jailed after Private Prosecution

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
37 weeks ago

Chelmsford

Reports that a prolific burglar broke into a Marks and Spencer store in Streatham and nicked £500 of steak and cases of Prosecco. Police refused to investigate and the store brought a private prosecution using a 'private police force' and the lag was jailed for 12 months. The Chief of Police is apparently investigating it's own actions rather than investigate the time. With a Chief of Police like this it's no wonder we have private police forces. Do it yourself Britain. What's going on here guys,? It's all over the news

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
37 weeks ago

Next Door

If police aren't going to investigate, let alone prosecute anyone, then thieving in stores will become more rife.

I know in a local store in town, they have started checking empty cartier bags when you reach the manned checkout. This is great but not ideal as most supermarkets have more self checkouts than man checkouts.

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By *ean counterMan
37 weeks ago

Market Harborough/ Kettering

A friend of mine works in Waitrose and the police have told them that unless the scumbags have nicked more than £200's worth of goods they won't even turn up. Guess what the scumbags are doing? Yep, grabbing about £180's worth each time they go in!!

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By *ovetoedgeMan
37 weeks ago

Dunstable

Most of the large supermarkets tell the staff not to bother about it, while masses of theft will be driving up prices for the rest of us.

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By *weet and SpiceCouple
37 weeks ago

Around the Midlands


"A friend of mine works in Waitrose and the police have told them that unless the scumbags have nicked more than £200's worth of goods they won't even turn up. Guess what the scumbags are doing? Yep, grabbing about £180's worth each time they go in!! "

Surprised they're leaving around £19.99 each time they go in

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By *r Black 85Man
37 weeks ago

nottingham


"Most of the large supermarkets tell the staff not to bother about it, while masses of theft will be driving up prices for the rest of us. "

What would you have the staff do? There are too many reports of people getting attacked after trying to intervene for me to risk my health and well being. Supermarkets plan for a certain level off loss (whether that be through damages, breakages or theft)

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
37 weeks ago

Chelmsford

They should bring back the gibbet for those found guilty. A gibbet in every town shopping centre

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
37 weeks ago

your head


"Most of the large supermarkets tell the staff not to bother about it, while masses of theft will be driving up prices for the rest of us. "

Ita not up to the staff to put themselves in danger. All they can do is report it.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
37 weeks ago

The Town by The Cross


"If police aren't going to investigate, let alone prosecute anyone, then thieving in stores will become more rife.

I know in a local store in town, they have started checking empty cartier bags when you reach the manned checkout. This is great but not ideal as most supermarkets have more self checkouts than man checkouts.

"

I'd like to complain about my time being wasted cos I sat slack jawed thinking that people carry CARTIER bags to do the shopping.... Then the penny dropped n me jaw slammed shut

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By *TG3Man
37 weeks ago

Dorchester

Police are only interested in crime when they can make money out of it everything else is 'well you've got insurance haven't you '

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Streatham- the home of famous UK Rap artist Dave.

You usually add a line like that in the OP, Tom. So I thought I’d just mention this as you forgot on this occasion.

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By *undee2Man
37 weeks ago

Dundee


"They should bring back the gibbet for those found guilty. A gibbet in every town shopping centre"

I think you mean stocks but maybe not

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By *ulfilthmentMan
37 weeks ago

Just around the corner


"Police are only interested in crime when they can make money out of it everything else is 'well you've got insurance haven't you ' "

How do the police make money from crime?

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By *TG3Man
37 weeks ago

Dorchester


"Police are only interested in crime when they can make money out of it everything else is 'well you've got insurance haven't you '

How do the police make money from crime?"
All motorists are criminals haven't you heard

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
37 weeks ago

Chelmsford


"Streatham- the home of famous UK Rap artist Dave.

You usually add a line like that in the OP, Tom. So I thought I’d just mention this as you forgot on this occasion. "

Thank you Pickles

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By *osey WalesMan
37 weeks ago

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
37 weeks ago

Chelmsford


"They should bring back the gibbet for those found guilty. A gibbet in every town shopping centre

I think you mean stocks but maybe not "

No. Tom means a gibbet. A metal cage where the thief is hoisted and the warning is sent to all thieves that stealing is not tolerated ..

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By *osey WalesMan
37 weeks ago

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"They should bring back the gibbet for those found guilty. A gibbet in every town shopping centre

I think you mean stocks but maybe not "

I think you mean Pillories but maybe not

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
37 weeks ago

Next Door


"If police aren't going to investigate, let alone prosecute anyone, then thieving in stores will become more rife.

I know in a local store in town, they have started checking empty cartier bags when you reach the manned checkout. This is great but not ideal as most supermarkets have more self checkouts than man checkouts.

I'd like to complain about my time being wasted cos I sat slack jawed thinking that people carry CARTIER bags to do the shopping.... Then the penny dropped n me jaw slammed shut "

Thank you Granny

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By *evils PuddingCouple
37 weeks ago

the pub or in the nude in Paisley


"If police aren't going to investigate, let alone prosecute anyone, then thieving in stores will become more rife.

I know in a local store in town, they have started checking empty cartier bags when you reach the manned checkout. This is great but not ideal as most supermarkets have more self checkouts than man checkouts.

"

No one has the right to ask to see the contents of your bag or even ask to see your receipt. These are your personal possessions and even if an alarm goes off as you exit the shop they still have no right to ask. You have the right to not show anyone something that is legally yours. Obviously this is different for entering a venue like a club or concert as they can refuse entry for safety reasons.

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
37 weeks ago

Chelmsford


"If police aren't going to investigate, let alone prosecute anyone, then thieving in stores will become more rife.

I know in a local store in town, they have started checking empty cartier bags when you reach the manned checkout. This is great but not ideal as most supermarkets have more self checkouts than man checkouts.

No one has the right to ask to see the contents of your bag or even ask to see your receipt. These are your personal possessions and even if an alarm goes off as you exit the shop they still have no right to ask. You have the right to not show anyone something that is legally yours. Obviously this is different for entering a venue like a club or concert as they can refuse entry for safety reasons."

Of course they have the right to ASK to look in your bag or see your receipt. What they don't have the right in law to do is to compel you to show a receipt or look in your bag.

Now Tom is very public spirited and when the alarm goes off on exiting the door it could often be down to more than one person. The safety guard is trying to earn an honest living. Tom offers his bag for inspection and his receipt. It is the polite thing to do. Manners cost Nothing

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
37 weeks ago

Next Door


"If police aren't going to investigate, let alone prosecute anyone, then thieving in stores will become more rife.

I know in a local store in town, they have started checking empty cartier bags when you reach the manned checkout. This is great but not ideal as most supermarkets have more self checkouts than man checkouts.

No one has the right to ask to see the contents of your bag or even ask to see your receipt. These are your personal possessions and even if an alarm goes off as you exit the shop they still have no right to ask. You have the right to not show anyone something that is legally yours. Obviously this is different for entering a venue like a club or concert as they can refuse entry for safety reasons."

I personally don't have an issue if the person on a checkout asks to see inside a carrier bag, they are just checking for goods that you aren't wanting to pay for.

No different in a club or a shop, both can be refused for safety issues. But this wasn't what the post is about.

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By *lynJMan
37 weeks ago

Morden


"Reports that a prolific burglar broke into a Marks and Spencer store in Streatham and nicked £500 of steak and cases of Prosecco. Police refused to investigate and the store brought a private prosecution using a 'private police force' and the lag was jailed for 12 months. The Chief of Police is apparently investigating it's own actions rather than investigate the time. With a Chief of Police like this it's no wonder we have private police forces. Do it yourself Britain. What's going on here guys,? It's all over the news"

This is not just a prosecution, this is an M&S prosecution!

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By *ellhungvweMan
37 weeks ago

Cheltenham

I was M&S I would put aside the several million quid that I was going to lose through shoplifting over the next few years and spend it now on private prosecutions against _everyone_ who shoplifts in the stores. Send a strong signal against anyone who takes stuff without paying and make it known so that it is not worthwhile.

Obviously that would shift the problem elsewhere but that is not M&Ss problem.

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By *ellhungvweMan
37 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Missing an If as the first word above

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