Safer Business Week – The Round-Up

Safer Business Week – The Round-Up

Today marked the final day of this year's Safer Business Action Week, and officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team ended the week with more positive results.

A further three shoplifting suspects were located and arrested across the Isle. Two were prolific offenders who were already outstanding, while a third suspect from outside the area was arrested after officers intervened to safely resolve an incident in which staff and members of the public were being intimidated.

Over the seven-day operation, officers and staff carried out 10 targeted deployments focused on tackling retail crime, fraud and anti-social behaviour, while engaging with more than 250 local businesses. A total of 21 officers and staff took part in the week of action, resulting in 17 arrests and an expected 36 charges.

Those arrests included 10 shoplifting suspects, four fraud suspects, one drink-driver, one suspect for theft from a motor vehicle, and one person arrested for possession of an offensive weapon. Officers also carried out four Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act searches and seized three vehicles.

Significant successes included the arrest of suspects linked to fraud offences worth more than £26,000, the disruption of prolific shoplifting offenders, the recovery of stolen property, the removal of dangerous drivers from our roads, and the swift identification and arrest of individuals targeting local businesses.

We would like to thank the many businesses and partners that worked closely with officers throughout the week. The results achieved demonstrate the value of strong partnerships between local businesses and police, helping us to prevent crime, protect retailers, support staff, and bring repeat offenders to justice.

While Safer Business Week may have come to an end, our commitment to tackling crime and keeping our town centres safe continues every day. If you witness crime or suspicious behaviour, please report it to us so that we can continue taking action against those who cause harm in our communities.

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