Summary
Some UK shops are putting chocolate in anti-theft boxes due to increasing thefts. Retailers and police note that chocolate is frequently targeted and stolen to order. This issue is part of a larger trend in shoplifting and retail crime.
Key Facts
- Some UK stores are locking up chocolate bars in plastic boxes to prevent theft.
- Retailers report that chocolate is now often stolen to order and sold by criminals.
- Videos from police show instances of chocolate theft.
- The British Retail Consortium reports 5.5 million shoplifting incidents last year.
- Chocolate theft cost one retail group £250,000 last year.
- Retailers are increasing security measures, including CCTV cameras and anti-theft boxes.
- Theft not only impacts business finances but also adversely affects staff through related abuse and intimidation.
