Local Priorities Shoplifting Message

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.

Officers from Mottingham have been on patrol today. PC Nicholls has arrested and charged two males for seperate incidents of shoplifting. The first male was charged and bailed to court for two counts of shoplifting. The second male has been charged and remanded to court tomorrow following 17 shopliftings. PC Thorpe has searched two persons for drugs with cannabis recovered and community resolutions issued.

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.

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