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I wanted to provide you an update regarding Shoplifting, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Shoplifting, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.
Following on from the below message. The team have been busy again locating (1) one further prolific shoplifter, who steals and contributes to the drug related ASB and crime in Vauxhall.
This individual is linked to the group discussed below and the individual has been arrested for theft shoplifting of a significant amount of money . This individual was remanded in custody to attend court in the morning. The team will continue monitoring and enforcing any crime breaches and ASB.
Concerns have been raised around open drug usage in Vauxhall transport hub. The team have been very busy, issuing Community Protection Warnings regarding behaviours effecting the community. When these warnings have been breached a Community Protection Notice can be issued, giving the individual strict conditions to abide to or face arrest.
The team have been enforcing these CPNs to anyone who has been caught breaching behaviours of their CPW, resulting in an arrest in the Transport hub this individual is also known to a be a prolific shoplifter so should help reduce incidents effecting the community and local business.
Following this, the team have completed research into local repeat venues and arrested (3) three persons for prolific shoplifting offences, these individuals are also linked to local drug usage and ASB.
police are working with the courts and local partners to try and reduce this repeated behaviour with partnership working approach.
 Shoplifting is a crime that can have a substantial negative impact on local businesses across London. If you notice anything suspicious or witness anyone shoplifting, please report it as soon as possible. These reports are invaluable in letting us build a picture of when and where shop lifters operate, meaning we can be in the right place at the right time to arrest those responsible. For more guidance, see our page on how to spot a shoplifter. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years, and we want to make sure you have had the chance to have your say. The consultation paper is available online, as well as a survey to let us know what you think. This closes on the 15 September. | 
