Dramatic footage has captured the moment a gang of thieves were tackled after allegedly loading their cars with stolen goods. The men are seen throwing items in a shopping trolley into a car in a Tescos car park in Waltham Abbey, Essex.
Shops being turned into fortresses as retailers grapple with shoplifting epidemicA Tesco store has resorted to using a heavy-duty padlock on a fridge to stop thieves stealing champagne.
It comes amid an 'epidemic' of thefts costing supermarkets and high street stores £1 billion a year, with a theft taking place every two seconds. Experts say Britain is in a state of crisis with police failing to prosecute thieves. READ MORE: Prolific shoplifter, 27, stole £11,000 worth of goods after carrying out raids almost every day for eight months on stores in her hometown Advertisement The problem has even led to the Co-op warning some communities could become 'no-go' areas for shops.
The idea of locking up products began with wine and spirits before being extended to other high-value items such as steaks, imported cheeses, razor blades and manuka honey. Generally, officers do not attend and prosecute reports of shoplifting if the value of items taken is below £200.
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