Posted on 10/04/2023 2:08:01 PM PDT by grundle
So this happened today in my local tescos! these scumbags thought they could just walk out with anything they wanted! NOT in my town - we were having none of it!
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Since it is UK, the guy on the front right was the driver.
Carry something sharp to cut the tires. Great video!
Sadly, not where most of this chicanery is taking place. Our "rulers" make it very difficult to defend one's self.
“If “The Authorities” continue to do nothing, The People will ultimately Take Care Of Business.”
As I’ve said before on other threads, a organized police and judicial system was created with the consent of the people. This was done to control crime in an orderly and fair manner and make sure all were treated equally. Once that societal contract is broken, neighborhoods will return to dealing with crime in their own manner and to their own satisfaction. It will not be pretty. However, I suspect it will effective.
Thanks
Awesome video. Comments on X are hilarious. People are done with this crap
Waltham Abbey UK. Small town right on the very north edge of London development area. No tube or train station and only 1 line
Basically a “try that in a small town” moment
Waltham Abbey small town in the UK north of London
Most of those English farm boys are like that. Big men that tend to run to fat. English are some very serious drinkers.
They stole 3,000 British Pounds of goods.
But their getaway was thwarted by a group of undercover investigators who were on their lunch break nearby.
The group, who investigate and prosecute thefts when the police don’t have capacity to do so, were on a training day nearby, learning how to use handcuffs, when they took their lunch break - and the commotion began.
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Thieves trying to steal ‘£3,000 of high-value goods from Tesco’ thwarted by covert investigators on their lunch break
3 October 2023, 13:56 | Updated: 3 October 2023, 14:00
Undercover officers swoop in on ‘thieves’ in Waltham Abbey
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By Asher McShane
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This is the moment a group of suspected shoplifters were thwarted by covert security officers who were on their lunch break.
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The gang of thieves, driving a black BMW, arrived at a branch of Tesco in Waltham Abbey, before walking in with a shopping trolley to allegedly steal a haul of high-value electrical goods.
Members of the group strode into the shop, filling their trolley with gadgets before trying to leave, a witness told LBC.
They only selected ‘high-value’ items - understood to be electrical goods worth around £3,000.
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The gang tried to steal goods worth up to £3,000
The gang tried to steal goods worth up to £3,000. Picture: Social Media
As they left, the group pushed a security guard and knocked over a pregnant woman, a source said.
But their getaway was thwarted by a group of undercover investigators who were on their lunch break nearby.
The group, who investigate and prosecute thefts when the police don’t have capacity to do so, were on a training day nearby, learning how to use handcuffs, when they took their lunch break - and the commotion began.
The dramatic video shows the suspected thieves loading up their car before bundling inside, but the five undercover investigators rush over shouting “open the car, open the car now.”
A Tesco worker looks on as the group are hauled from the car
A Tesco worker looks on as the group are hauled from the car. Picture: Social Media
A passer-by lends a hand after spotting the commotion while walking in the car park with his dog.
A voice can be heard in the clip shouting: “Well done lads, well done lads.”
A security guard and Tesco worker then come over and try to open the car’s boot, with the thieves still wrestling with the investigators.
Eventually the group are dragged from the vehicle and police are called.
A dog walker also stepped in to try and help stop the group of suspected thieves
A dog walker also stepped in to try and help stop the group of suspected thieves. Picture: Social Media
Police later arrived on the scene and arrested two of the men, aged 17 and 27, on suspicion of theft. They suspects had already been detained prior to officers’ arrival, Essex police said.
They have been released on conditional bail and have been banned from the Tesco store.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Blakesley said: “We’re acutely aware of the impact theft has on our businesses and we work extremely hard, first and foremost, to respond to incidents when they happen and make arrests and, secondly, to ensure businesses are supported by our dedicated business crime team when they feel they would benefit from that independent advice.
“In this case, officers from our community policing team arrived quickly to make arrests and we thank all members of the public who reported the incident to us.”
A spokesman for Tesco said: “We are aware of an incident which occurred at our Waltham Abbey Superstore and we are assisting police with their inquiries.”
Sorry, the cut & paste went out of control.
Catalytic converter thief dies after being run over ...
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The twit on X did not state where this happened.
They say it’s a small town.
They said they were undercover police.
Looks like UK
Was, just, thinking the same.
Yes I is a UK grocery chain.
Check out the guy in gray at 1:45 if you want a chuckle.
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