BLUF

CCTV footage of alleged thieves is being released on social media by supermarkets, with members of the public more than happy to come forward with information to be passed on to the police.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  • One supermarket spokesman said social media posts had proved very successful.
  • The new tactic has allegedly led to an 80 percent conviction rate of offenders.
  • Over the past year, shoplifting at supermarkets has more than doubled, costing stores millions.

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