French Student Poverty Drives Rise in Shoplifting and Illegal Activities
French students are resorting to shoplifting and other illegal activities due to insufficient financial aid, with some stealing food and hygiene products to supplement meager incomes while others illegally sublet housing or avoid transportation fees; a February 2024 Linkee study revealed that three ...
French Student Poverty Drives Rise in Shoplifting and Illegal Activities
French students are resorting to shoplifting and other illegal activities due to insufficient financial aid, with some stealing food and hygiene products to supplement meager incomes while others illegally sublet housing or avoid transportation fees; a February 2024 Linkee study revealed that three ...
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48% Bias Score
Mother and Daughter on Trial for Security Guard's Death
A mother and daughter, Nicola and Teresa Gordon, are on trial for the culpable homicide of security guard Bill Ireland, who died after a struggle involving a walking frame during a shoplifting incident at the Rejects store in Kirkcaldy on January 6, 2023.
Mother and Daughter on Trial for Security Guard's Death
A mother and daughter, Nicola and Teresa Gordon, are on trial for the culpable homicide of security guard Bill Ireland, who died after a struggle involving a walking frame during a shoplifting incident at the Rejects store in Kirkcaldy on January 6, 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Record High in UK Business Robberies and Shoplifting Fuels New Government Legislation
Business robberies in England and Wales reached a record high of 12,000 in the year to June 2024, a 52% increase, alongside a 30% rise in shoplifting offenses costing retailers £1.8 billion annually; the Labour government plans to introduce new legislation to combat these crimes.
Record High in UK Business Robberies and Shoplifting Fuels New Government Legislation
Business robberies in England and Wales reached a record high of 12,000 in the year to June 2024, a 52% increase, alongside a 30% rise in shoplifting offenses costing retailers £1.8 billion annually; the Labour government plans to introduce new legislation to combat these crimes.
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44% Bias Score
Birmingham Businesses Struggle Amidst Rise in Shoplifting
Shoplifting and drug dealing are plaguing Erdington High Street in Birmingham, forcing businesses to close and residents to fear for their safety. A new policing initiative aims to tackle the problem.
Birmingham Businesses Struggle Amidst Rise in Shoplifting
Shoplifting and drug dealing are plaguing Erdington High Street in Birmingham, forcing businesses to close and residents to fear for their safety. A new policing initiative aims to tackle the problem.
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40% Bias Score
Record Highs in UK Retail Crime: Violence, Theft, and Inadequate Police Response"
During 2023/2024, UK retail crime reached record levels, with over 2,000 daily violent incidents and 55,000 thefts, costing retailers £2.2 billion; police response is widely criticized as inadequate, prompting calls for legislative changes.
Record Highs in UK Retail Crime: Violence, Theft, and Inadequate Police Response"
During 2023/2024, UK retail crime reached record levels, with over 2,000 daily violent incidents and 55,000 thefts, costing retailers £2.2 billion; police response is widely criticized as inadequate, prompting calls for legislative changes.
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60% Bias Score
Former AfD MEP Fined 12,000 Euros for Shoplifting and Assault
Former AfD MEP Gunnar Beck was issued a 12,000 Euro fine for shoplifting cosmetics, assaulting a security guard, and resisting arrest in a Neuss department store in October 2022, while still an MEP; his lawyer has appealed.
Former AfD MEP Fined 12,000 Euros for Shoplifting and Assault
Former AfD MEP Gunnar Beck was issued a 12,000 Euro fine for shoplifting cosmetics, assaulting a security guard, and resisting arrest in a Neuss department store in October 2022, while still an MEP; his lawyer has appealed.
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44% Bias Score
Florida Business Owner Fatally Struck by Shoplifters
Ilson Miriam Kim, a 64-year-old Florida beauty supply store owner, was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by shoplifters she was attempting to stop at her Jacksonville store, Beauty Max, on December 6th, leaving behind her husband and two daughters.
Florida Business Owner Fatally Struck by Shoplifters
Ilson Miriam Kim, a 64-year-old Florida beauty supply store owner, was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by shoplifters she was attempting to stop at her Jacksonville store, Beauty Max, on December 6th, leaving behind her husband and two daughters.
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52% Bias Score
Walmart Tests Phone-Unlocking Tech for Locked Displays
Walmart is testing a new phone-unlocking system for its locked display cases, aiming to resolve customer and employee frustrations caused by increased security measures against shoplifting.
Walmart Tests Phone-Unlocking Tech for Locked Displays
Walmart is testing a new phone-unlocking system for its locked display cases, aiming to resolve customer and employee frustrations caused by increased security measures against shoplifting.
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40% Bias Score