A business that has been open for 50 years is now employing security guards for the first time.
BBC News, BristolA food shop owner says he is losing thousands of pounds worth of stock every week to shoplifters.
Neighbourhood Policing Insp Tom Gent says the force "are really focused on engaging with businesses" and "looking at the most prolific offenders " to try and tackle the problem. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show shoplifting offences rose by 48% last year Insp Gent says police are actively working to better their relationships with businesses, encouraging them to report crime and trying to actively pursue prolific offenders.
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