Store manager joins PCC’s retail crime forum as co-chair

An experienced retail manager has been selected as co-chair of a new retail crime partnership established by Cleveland’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

Andrea Thornborrow is manager of Primark’s Middlesbrough branch and from September, she’ll be voice of retail workers on Cleveland’s Retail Crime Forum. 

Andrea has extensive experience in the retail sector, having worked for Primark for almost 30 years.

A Middlesbrough native, she will work alongside PCC Matt Storey to look at a range of challenges facing retailers, and explore how business and public bodies can work together to overcome them. 

Andrea said: “I’m delighted to contribute to this newly established forum, which seeks to reduce the impact of crime and antisocial behaviour on retailers.

“It’s important that shop workers have a seat at the table when solutions for tackling retail crime are developed, to ensure our voices and experiences are heard.

“Sadly too many of us are experiencing daily issues with shoplifting, antisocial behaviour and abuse towards retail staff.

“I hope my role in this forum will encourage more businesses to participate, to consider new innovations and call for the support we need.”