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Shoplifting - have public scuffles with other customers become a thing??

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FurCoatNoKnickz · 07/06/2025 23:43

Twice in the last week, I’ve witnessed members of the public stepping in to stop shoplifting, with pushes and scuffles breaking out. I had to call the police. It felt like shoppers are starting to get fed up, butt in, shout things, physically prevent people, push shoplifters and even scuffle.

Are other people noticing this elsewhere?

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FurCoatNoKnickz · 07/06/2025 23:57

Agreed it is completely out of control. They are literally in there with big bags looting the meat shelves etc sometimes.

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OonaStubbs · 07/06/2025 23:55

Shoplifting is out of control. The police really need to do something about it. It should be punished like any other crime.

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