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Prolific Kidderminster shoplifter arrested in 'less than five minutes'

Ryan Smith 17th Mar, 2026

SHARP police were quick to react as a prolific shoplifter was arrested in Kidderminster in less than five minutes.

Last Sunday, following a report from a member of the public, Kidderminster Safer Neighbourhood Officers were called after a prolific shoplifter stole items from a shop in the town centre.

The shop called 999 to report the crime, and just four minutes later, the person was stopped and arrested.

A spokesperson for Kidderminster Safer Neighbourhood Team thanked the member of the public who called them to the scene.