💨 Abstract
The UK faces a severe shoplifting crisis, with incidents rising by 20% in 2024 and another 5% in 2025. Only 5.9% of thefts led to charges by March 2025 due to a lack of CCTV evidence from retailers. Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector Rav Pathania and Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley blame shops for not providing necessary evidence.
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