""Shoplifting is the biggest curse for anyone in retail and it's getting worse. It's now at the point where you think is this even worth it?""
""We had our own security guard but it cost 5,000 a month. This business can't afford that salary, every penny helps.""
""We have a lot of thieves here but the police don't do anything. What can they do? They arrest people and then have to release them as there is no space in the prisons.""
"The Met has seen a large increase in 'positive outcomes' in the past year, where action is taken against an offender, including charges and cautions."
Shopkeepers in south London report being targeted by thieves daily, with 59% of high street small firms in London citing crime as a significant risk. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, founder of The Black Farmer, states that shoplifting is a major issue, impacting business viability. He notes the high cost of security is unaffordable. Bilal from African Queen Fabrics expresses frustration over ineffective police responses to theft. The Metropolitan Police reports a significant increase in positive outcomes against shoplifters, indicating some action is being taken.
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