Police in the Highlands and Islands have detected a rise in
thefts of foodstuffs by shoplifters. Chief Supt. Julian Innes said it was
believed that people were stealing to feed themselves.
The Highlands and Islands area commander added that this
type of shoplifting had not been seen before in the region. He explained:
"Shoplifting has seen a spike this year. We've seen more shoplifters than
ever in the Highlands and our view is that people are stealing to feed
themselves. The evidence that makes us believe that is what things people are
stealing. People have always stolen from shops but we have been seeing an
increase in people stealing foodstuffs."
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