Shropshire Star

'A good arrest': Police celebrate capture of Shrewsbury 'serial shoplifter'

Police in Shrewsbury say that they have arrested a 'main perpetrator of antisocial behaviour' in Shrewsbury.

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Officers say the man who was taken into custody has been 'committing thefts on a daily basis' around the town centre.

PC Richard Lee, of the Shrewsbury Town Centre team, said: “Good arrest made this morning by PC Campau from the Town Centre Team of a serial shoplifter who has been committing thefts on a daily around the town centre including Tesco, Greggs and M&S to name a few.  

“He is also a main perpetrator of antisocial behaviour around the town.

“The male is currently in custody and is being dealt with by officers.”