Merseyside Police is leading a ‘Winter Of Action’ as they crack down on a recent increase in shop theft and robbery in Southport town centre.
Police officers from the Southport Town Centre Team and other local Neighbourhood Police Officers responded to the rise in crime yesterday, in an operation where we used a mixture of plain clothes and uniform to address the issue.
Merseyside Police said: “A 54-year-old man was arrested after stealing £75 of meat from Sainsbury’s supermarket on Great George’s Place. He was charged, remanded in custody and a Criminal Behaviour Order applied for, ready for his appearance in court today.
“A 43 year old man was arrested whilst fleeing Marks and Spencer with £30 of stolen food. One of our town centre PCSO’s, working with shop watch radio, linked the male to stealing alcohol moments before, from B & M on Central 12, in company with another male.
“The male he was in company with was spotted by officers showing interest in the 43 years old’s arrest. He was detained and searched. Stolen alcohol from B & M was recovered. A positive ID was made from CCTV.
“This male was dealt with by way of a ‘community resolution’, which is an alternative means of dealing with crime out of court. The goods were returned. The 43 year old man remains in custody at the time of writing.
“A further youth was detained for overtly smoking cannabis in public and cannabis was recovered. He was picked up by a parent and a ‘Voluntary Interview’ was arranged for a future date. This is another means to keep custody clear for more serious offenders.
“During the shift, officers gave first aid to male in his mid-90’s, with a head injury who had fallen the length of the escalator, in one of the shops.
“A day of action which was well received by the retailers and the public.
“These are not one off events and are ongoing operations in Southport town centre and the surrounding area.”
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