Shoplifting at Eastgate Retail Park

Shoplifting at Eastgate Retail Park is becoming more of an occurrence and not only affects the retailers themselves but can also affect other members of the community who are shopping or working when it occurs.

We are increasing our efforts to target the most prolific offenders causing harm to area.

We are working hard with retailers to increase reporting of thefts to get a better understanding of the levels of shop thefts committed.

We are also conducting high visibility patrols in the area and will be holding talk to us events at the location where possible.

Actions

• 20 June 2024
  

  The local policing team are continuing to work with stores affected by shop theft in the Eastgate Retail Park and surrounding areas.

  Patrols are continuing and we are looking to take action against those responsible where possible.

  We encourage stores and members of the public who witness shop lifting to report these incidents to the police.

• 1 February 2024
  

  During the month of January a persistent shoplifter to the area was arrested after being detained by security staff.  The investigation is ongoing with enquiries being completed.

  Patrols are also still being conducted in the local area, so if you see us, come and have a chat!

   

   

• 31 December 2023
  

  A Talk To Us/ Bike Register Event was held at Eastgate on New Years Eve. We offered crime prevention advice, registered a number of bicycles and patrolled the local area to deter any shoplifters.

  Whilst at the Eastgate location, a persistent shoplifter who offends at the retail park was arrested.

  The local NPT will be continuing to patrol the location so if you see us out and about, please say hello!

• 5 December 2023
  

  The local neighbourhood policing team are continuing to work with the stores and management at Eastgate Retail Park to tackle this ongoing issue.

  Patrols are also still being conducted in the local area, so if you see us, come and have a chat!