PLAIN-clothes officers of the Territory Targeting Team have been active at retail precincts this month focused on shoplifting.
Working with loss prevention officers from Woolworths, Big W, Dan Murphy’s and Coles, the TTT was active at Majura Park and Dickson on June 7, arresting three people for theft, with one of these offenders also charged for possessing a knife, and another for breaching a good behaviour order. Police also issued 12 cautions for theft offences.
police say that on 14 June, the operation shifted to the Canberra Centre, where they arrested two people – one for theft, the other for breach of bail – while a further six people were issued cautions for theft.
The officer in charge of City Police Station, Insp Stephen Ladd, praised the collaboration of police and retailers.
“The Territory Targeting Team has developed strong working relationships with local retailers, which has led to the success of this operation,” he said.
“Shoplifting is largely a crime of opportunity, and large retailers such as supermarkets often cannot keep an eye on all of their goods all of the time.
“This operation is a timely reminder to thieves that police can be anywhere, anytime. Shoplifting may seem like a harmless offence, but it is still a crime and police will continue to target this type of offending.”
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