Interesting story in the Guardian and other newspapers that middle class people are responsible for an increase in shoplifting in order to maintain their lifestyles.
" .... items taken include "high end cheeses and meats" ? which he attributes to people stealing to maintain a quality of life they can no longer afford. "We are seeing more instances than before of amateur thieves stealing goods for their own personal use rather than to sell on."
It seems they are stealing 'nice ham'.
I have to say I am not convinced it is specifically the middle class but a general rise across the board.
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Middle classes 'turning to shoplifting to sustain their lifestyles'
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