Police retail crime teams target organized shoplifting rings

UPDATE - follow-up to Petty thieves and organised gangs - on patrol with the retail crime team - bbc.com: Special retail crime units are now actively patrolling shops to catch both small-time shoplifters and organized criminal gangs. Officers are working closely with store staff to track down repeat offenders who steal goods from shops on a regular basis. Teams use targeted patrols to reduce losses for local businesses and bring the culprits to justice.