During the festive period, Humberside Police are working with retailers to fight and prevent crime in Hull city centre.
Officers will will be patrolling the streets to ensure the force has a highly visible presence around the city.
Retail crime includes offences such as shoplifting, and abuse or intimidation of shop workers. It can involve opportunistic theft, such as taking items without paying, or organised criminal groups targeting high value goods.
This work links to the Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, which aims to improve the relationship between the police and the communities they operate in.
Speaking about the often heightened threat during the festive period, Chief Inspector Alasdair Booth, force lead for retail crime, said:
“Christmas is a time for giving, but unfortunately, it can also be a time when criminals take advantage. With homes filled with gifts and shopping areas busier than ever, the risk of theft and burglary increases.”
By: Andrew Spence, LDRS
