The Independent highlights a concerning trend of rising shoplifting incidents among pensioners due to economic strain from the increasing cost of living. Kingdom Security reports that the demographic of shoplifters is changing, with pensioners stealing essentials like food and coffee. John Nussbaum from Kingdom Security notes that these individuals are often resorting to theft for the first time and emphasizes that this shift suggests a serious economic issue affecting vulnerable populations in the UK.
Shoplifting among pensioners has seen a significant rise, attributed to the increasing cost of living, according to retail security firm Kingdom Security.
A worrying shift in the demographic of shoplifters shows how cost-of-living pressures are pushing individuals to theft, primarily for essentials like food.
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