Greggs thief's bag splits during brazen Coventry shoplifting raid
A shameless thief's black bin bag split under the weight of 19 stolen Greggs items in Coventry. Witnesses branded the culprit a 'muppet' as the shoplifting epidemic continues.
A shameless thief's black bin bag split under the weight of 19 stolen Greggs items in Coventry. Witnesses branded the culprit a 'muppet' as the shoplifting epidemic continues.
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 40 weeks after admitting 20 charges of theft from stores in Telford, including stealing coffee worth £12. Read the full police statement.
A 40-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for assaulting Asda staff during a shoplifting incident at the Great Bridge Supercentre in Tipton. Read the full court details.
A 26-year-old Birmingham man faces court over the alleged theft of £700 worth of goods from a Boots store in Lichfield. He was arrested nearby and also charged with a drug offence.
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of six people after a large quantity of alcohol was stolen from a Tesco in Yardley, Birmingham. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
We reveal the latest Food Standards Agency hygiene scores for every Greggs bakery in Birmingham. Find out how clean your local shop is and what the ratings mean.
Tesco has replaced real bottles of Malibu and gin with empty display boxes in a bid to thwart thieves. Shoppers now face longer waits as staff fetch items from secure storage.
Tesco has replaced real bottles of Malibu and Bombay Sapphire with empty cardboard boxes on shelves to combat shoplifting. Customers must now ask staff to retrieve items from secure storage.
Emma Durrell, 40, faces charges after a parcel was taken from a West Park home and alleged shop thefts in Tettenhall and Oxley. She was due in court on December 29.
A pair of brazen shoplifters were caught on CCTV singing 'Santa Baby' while stealing from a Worcestershire family shop. Owners Catherine and Patrick Badham were horrified by the festive theft.
Shocking footage shows a man allegedly stealing sandwiches, drinks and boxes of food from a Greggs in Coventry. Police and the bakery chain have been asked for comment.
Two men have been charged following a targeted police operation against shoplifting in Birmingham. Craig Ford, 50, and Liam Holder, 38, were arrested in Kingstanding and Tyburn.
Sainsbury's and other UK chains deploy Facewatch tech, raising privacy alarms. Campaigners warn of biometric data risks and false accusations. Read the full story.
New data reveals a shoplifting epidemic with over 800 offences going unsolved daily in the UK. Staff face rising abuse as political parties clash over solutions. Read the full analysis.
Major UK retailers including Sainsbury's and B&M face criticism for using Facewatch, a facial recognition system branded 'dangerous' by privacy campaigners. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after two full shopping trolleys were stolen from a shop in Coseley. Officers want to speak to a man and woman captured on CCTV.
Tesco and Sainsbury's are placing security tags on pigs in blankets and carrots as shoplifting soars ahead of Christmas. New data reveals a 13% national rise in offences.
A terrifying gun battle erupted outside a Greggs bakery in Sheldon, Birmingham. Witnesses describe shoppers with babies hiding as staff locked doors. Police are investigating.
Shoppers, including mothers with babies, were locked inside a Birmingham Greggs after a violent fight involving a gun erupted outside. Police are investigating the broad daylight incident in Sheldon.
A Yorkshire dad ate only Greggs for 72 hours, spending £30.67. He reveals the 'absolutely beautiful' winner and the 'diabolical' £3.65 toastie he'll never buy again. Read his full verdict.
Greggs has opened a new, larger store in Willenhall's The Square, offering festive treats and a free Coca-Cola promotion via its app until December 29.
Greggs confirms small price increases due to inflation, with frontline staff given guidance on handling customer complaints. Find out which items are affected.
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to following a shop theft at an Asda store in Wolverhampton on November 6. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Greggs has launched its second compact 'Bitesize' store at Dartford train station, with more planned. The trial aims to serve customers on the go with a curated menu of best-sellers.
Greggs launches its first-ever Christmas card collection, featuring a free sausage roll voucher. The humorous cards, available via Moonpig, aim to solve Secret Santa stress. Discover the festive treat.
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the neck and arm after a disorder near a Greggs in Coventry city centre. West Midlands Police have arrested a 34-year-old man. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Persistent thief Aaron Kelly jailed for 52 weeks after tormenting shop staff with relentless offending and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Read the full story.
Ashley Kelly, 43, faces multiple charges including shop theft and assault following his arrest near New Street Station. Discover the full story of this city centre crackdown.
Next implements AI 'Thruvision' technology detecting stolen goods hidden in clothing. The system uses body heat detection and has already reduced theft in warehouses. #RetailSecurity
Aldi's popular Festive Bake is back on shelves for just 70p each, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Greggs' version. Discover the tasty details and other returning festive favourites.