Police urging shoppers to remain vigilant amid retail crime rise

Shop theft is up 16% compared with last year, according to officers.

With Christmas not too far away, police are urging shoppers to remain vigilant amid a rise in retail crime.

Shop theft is up 16% compared with last year, according to officers.

Today, Police Scotland launched a campaign with Crimestoppers to encourage the public to report any organised retail crime, even anonymously.

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Last updated Nov 26th, 2025 at 19:18

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