It’s a crime which happens in towns and cities across the country – one which can leave shop workers fearing for their safety.
The number of recorded incidents of shoplifting has soared in recent years.
It’s led to Police Scotland setting up a dedicated unit to tackle the problem – getting officers into communities where retail crime is on the rise.
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