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Prolific shoplifter banned from M&S & BP across the country after Westcliff theft

Sunday, 8 February, 2026 News Editor 0

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of meat from an M&S store […]

Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend

Friday, 15 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a series of thefts from B&M […]

11 people arrested in Southend as facial recognition tech helps police track suspects

Sunday, 8 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Police in Southend arrested eight people over the weekend, after deploying live facial recognition technology in the city centre – with a further three people […]

Facial recognition tech helps police arrest two suspects in Southend city centre

Monday, 5 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Two people were arrested in Southend city centre after being identified by live facial recognition cameras used by Essex Police. The arrests happened on Saturday […]

Three arrested after police stop car packed with stolen goods on the A12

Tuesday, 22 October, 2024 News Editor 0

Police have arrested three people after stopping a car packed to the brim with stolen products, highlighting the growing problem of organised shoplifting in Essex. […]

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