"Homeless Paul Michael Whitehead was seen stealing several bottles of perfume from a shop in the City of London in April. Staff in the shop recognised Mr Whitehead, who had stolen from the same shop just days earlier. The 46-year-old was promptly located by City of London police through the use of CCTV, tracking his movements from One New Change to Paternoster Square, where he entered a supermarket and stole two bottles of wine."
"When he continued towards Fleet Street, Mr Whitehead was apprehended by officers who had been directed to his location. The thief was captured on CCTV He later pleaded guilty to theft offences committed on April 14 and 15, having stolen products worth more than 1,200 in total. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced in June."
"Almost a third (31 per cent) of all shoplifting offences in the City resulted in an arrest, charge or conviction last year, comfortably above the national average of around 18.5 per cent. City of London Police Commissioner Pete O'Doherty said: These results show the real value of neighbourhood policing and the strong relationships our officers have built with retailers and businesses across the City."
"When they have confidence their reports will be acted on, offenders pursued and outcomes achieved, they are far more likely to come forward and work with us. Paul Michael Whitehead being arrested Police apprehending Whitehead Tackling shoplifting and other acquisitive crime is a priority for the City of London Police and these figures demonstrate that our officers, supported by advanced CCTV and intelligence-led policing, are identifying offenders, making arrests and protecting"
A homeless man, Paul Michael Whitehead, was caught moments after ransacking shelves of designer perfume in central London. Staff recognized him as a repeat offender who had stolen from the same shop days earlier. City of London police used CCTV to track his movements from One New Change to Paternoster Square, where he entered a supermarket and stole two bottles of wine. As he continued toward Fleet Street, officers directed to his location apprehended him. He later pleaded guilty to theft offences committed on April 14 and 15, stealing products worth more than £1,200 in total. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in June. The case aligns with a Safer City Streets initiative using foot and bicycle officers and police sentry boxes across the Square Mile.
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