herecomesaregular
We're in the pipe, 5 by 5
Just out of interest, can you wander out of shops with unpaid goods with impunity in France, Spain, Germany, Poland? Or is it just here that the Police don't bother?
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[Brighton] Brazen shoplifting in Co Op Hove seafront
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BrightonCottager
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I don't want to encourage shoplifting as the staff are very sweet, but the Co-op at Fiveways doesn't have security staff. Mind you, the aisles are so narrow, it's difficult to see what's on the shelves, never mind nick it.
Yes, really nice, amazing how they always seem happy! slightly different to the guy there when we were kids!
I'm guessing it isnt pies?
Boroseagull
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You certainly can't in Spain, not that I've tried of course, but most of the larger stores have their own security guards.
NorfolkGull
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thedonkeycentrehalf
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Is that the one opposite The Crabtree? They are always so friendly and helpful in there.
Lol Baldwins i think it was called. Yes, a very nice couple. I used to finish work at 6am and sometimes i would go their and buy some beer before the 8am they were allowed to sell it.
sydney
tinky ****in winky
i hadn't made my final selection out of mongolia and slough moosh.....lubbly bubbly.
herecomesaregular
We're in the pipe, 5 by 5
The new Coop on London Rd is opening soon, perhaps not a great strategic placement for them with their no security/staff mustn't approach shoplifters policy....? !
GT49er
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It's their culture. We have to tolerate it as we are a tolerant society (unless you're a racist, of course).
Snide comments aside, action should be taken. That's the police's job - and the magistrates' courts - and if they're not doing their jobs they should be held to account. There are foodbanks for the genuine needy now - whether they're enough, I don't know - but nobody, BAME or native English thieving bas*ards, should be allowed to steam roller shops and threaten violence on any staff who try to challenge them
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cloud
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Just give all the shopkeepers guns so they can 'defend' themselves.
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Wouldnt have gotten away with it if Reggie and Ronnie were still around
Standards have dropped i blame the EU
Regards
DF
Standards have dropped i blame the EU
Regards
DF
GT49er
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No. Not the answer (though I suspect you're being facetious). Just get the police and the justice system to do their jobs properly.
The Welsh are at it again !
I saw a shop lifter being caught last night in Marks n Spencer next to Brighton station . They took the bag off him ( a pizza and some salad seeing as you ask ) and told him he was banned for life ( how does that work ? ) and then let him go with no further action .. bound to become more frequent as costs rise
joydivisionovengloves
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F****** Cornish, ever since Londoners have been buying up the housing stock they've invaded the Home Counties.
Where will it end.
Where will it end.
Kingsway Co-op Friday looking at beers. Bloke next to me took 3 bottles of champagne and went to the veg section where he put them in a rucksack. Walked back to wine area and then walked out the store. The teenage girl working alone shrugged her shoulders.
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
Although Co op food isn’t the best I can’t complain when it’s free, a truly valuable thread.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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The Co-Op made £100 m in profit last year, I am sure they can lose a few sausage rolls to people trying to feed themselves or need a bit of booze to help with whatever pain or demons they are struggling with (in lieu of any support offered by the State).