Local Priorities Shoplifting Update

Dear Resident,

Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise Shoplifting as a concern in your last feedback, this issue has been raised by other members of your local area so we thought you would also like to receive this update.

On 29/07/2025 while out in Chrisp Street Market signing people up to the MetEngage platform officers from Lansbury, Poplar and Limehouse SNT's were alerted to a Male who had just shoplifted from a shop in the market. A male and his female companion were detained and after getting the facts from the relevant parties they were both arrested. The Male was arrested for Burglary (as he had been banned from entering the shop) and the female was arrested for Handling stolen goods. The investigation is ongoing

Our officers in your area are dedicated to keeping local shops safe and running within the community. If you notice anything suspicious or witness anyone shoplifting, please report it as soon as possible. These reports are invaluable in letting us build a picture of when and where shop lifters operate, meaning we can be in the right place at the right time to arrest those responsible. 

For more guidance, see our page on how to spot a shoplifter.