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Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds

Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
BBC News Wednesday 16 September 2026, 00:11 UTC 1 min read
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Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.

Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.
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