The reasons why NZ’s shoplifting rates have hit their highest level in 15 years
But experts say the thievery can’t all be put down to the higher cost of living, and instead…
Seven youths arrested after alleged shoplifting incident in Hamilton
The stolen items were discarded nearby and were recovered by police. Police are now investigating whether the group…
Auckland boutique Crushes goes viral after employee elegantly foils shoplifting attempt
The video overlaid by the words: “Proof retail is in fact, skilled work”. Crushes co-founders Rose Hope and…
Whangārei shoplifting arrest: Teen caught with clothing and ammunition
Rakete praised the vigilance of the store’s staff, putting the speed of the police response down to their…
Creedence Brell and partner’s $5000 shoplifting spree nets groceries, sex toy
Staff questioned them and the pair left empty-handed. Brell’s partner has already been sentenced to home detention, but…
Recidivist ‘high-risk’ shoplifting mum Alicia Te Papa claims she’s an undiagnosed kleptomaniac
Now Judge Tini Clark has handed her more jail time after she appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton…
Supermarket shoplifting twins Courtney and Carmen Habib say they were raised to steal in order to eat
When she was arrested in July, Courtney spent almost a month in jail, which she said made her…
People Really Are More Likely to Commit Crimes After a Cancer Diagnosis
You can draw a straight line between the cancer diagnosis and Walter White becoming the American Southwest’s preeminent…
Aussie Butcher New Lynn owner hits out over $320 shoplifting incident
The Margan Ave store, which opened in 2008, took home a trove of top honours including three gold…
Kate Gosselin bowled over by shoplifter at east Auckland supermarket
Gosselin had only recently recovered from a leg injury she sustained in September which required surgery. She said…
Rotorua shoplifting suspect accused of $13k thefts found hiding in wardrobe
Another alleged shoplifter, aged 20, was also found at the same address. Police said she was recognised by…
Why shoplifting crackdown risks more harm than help – David Harvey
Under current law, a citizen’s arrest cannot be made between 9pm and 6am unless the goods are worth…