Faces of Skilled Underground Cable Thieves Behind Birmingham Chaos Sunday, May 3, 2026 cable theft birmingham openreach police metalcrime telecommunications criminals gang arrest These are the mugshots of a highly skilled gang caught stealing £50,000 worth of underground BT cables in Birmingham, causing major disruptions to communication services for thousands of residents. On January 20, firearm … Read More
Popular Electric Car Rises to Second Most Stolen Vehicle in the UK Sunday, May 3, 2026 theft toyota c-hr hybrid electric dvla security vehicles uk motoring A popular Toyota hybrid model has surged up the list of the UK’s most stolen cars, prompting urgent warnings for owners to enhance their vehicle security. New data reveals that thefts of the Toyota C-HR Dynamic HEV CVT and … Read More
Co-op Uses Forensic Spray to Combat Rising Shoplifting Ahead of New UK Legislation Thursday, April 30, 2026 co-op shoplifting forensic crime retail law theft policing technology legislation The Co-op, which operates numerous stores including branches in Birmingham, has rolled out a new initiative to combat shoplifting by marking frequently stolen items with a unique forensic spray. This innovative approach helps … Read More
Criminals Adopt New Tactics to Quickly Empty Bank Accounts via Mobile Phone Thefts Tuesday, April 28, 2026 theft crime security mobilephones fraud banking police safety personaldata digitalwallet Police have issued a warning about a new method criminals are using to rapidly empty bank accounts through mobile phone thefts, signaling a shift in their tactics. Previously, thieves targeted mobile phones primarily to sell … Read More
Greggs Trials New Anti-Theft Measures in Birmingham and Other UK Stores Monday, April 27, 2026 greggs shoplifting retail birmingham theft security labour community antisocial highstreets In response to the ongoing shoplifting crisis across the UK, Greggs is taking decisive action by removing self-service display cabinets from stores most affected by theft. The popular bakery chain, with several branches in … Read More
Tesco Targets Shoplifting Crisis with Security Tags on Everyday Essentials Monday, April 27, 2026 tesco shoplifting security retail theft crisis uk handtowels policing trust Tesco has introduced security tags on basic white hand towels priced at £2, a move that highlights the growing shoplifting crisis affecting everyday essentials across the UK. At a branch in southeast London, customers noticed … Read More