Share more CCTV to help tackle shoplifting - Met
The Metropolitan Police is urging retailers to share more CCTV evidence to help tackle shoplifting, as reported cases remain high in London. The police have made nearly 50% more arrests in the last year, but still face challenges in investigating cases due to a lack of evidence.
The Metropolitan Police is calling on retailers to share more CCTV evidence to combat shoplifting. Over 90,000 shoplifting offences were reported in the year ending March 2026, a slight decrease from the previous year. However, the police were only provided with CCTV evidence in 20% of cases, resulting in most investigations being closed. Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes stated that the force is determined to bring consequences to prolific or violent offenders and has made nearly 50% more arrests in the last year. Recorded shoplifting offences have more than doubled in London over the last four years. The Met is trialling a new online platform, Auror, where retailers can upload CCTV and witness statements, which has led to more cases being solved and will now be rolled out across the force.
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