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I wanted to provide you an update regarding Shoplifting, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. What started as a quick “hello” to the lovely staff at Morrisons SW19 turned into an unexpected episode of… “Supermarket Sweep: Police Edition” 🎬
Officers were mid-chat with store security when a man suddenly bolted out the back fire exit like he was auditioning for the Olympics. No basket. No receipt. No goodbye. Just legs and meat (allegedly). 🏃♂️🍖💨
Security shouted, “He’s taken meat!” — and just like that, the foot chase was ON.
Forget steak – this was high-speed steaks.
👟💨 Officers caught up with him at Dundonald Tram Stop, where he was stopped and searched.
🥩 meat found (a mystery worthy of Scooby-Doo).
🌿 But… he was carrying a small bag of cannabis, which was seized.
Now here’s the best bit…
🚶♂️ Our suspect had to do the dreaded Walk of Shame all the way back to Morrisons — past the fruit & veg, past customers picking up their weekend bits, and straight through aisle 6 like nothing happened.
But wait — plot twist! 📢
While returning, officers spotted two more young men nearby acting more suspicious than a pineapple in the frozen aisle. They were stopped and searched too. Luckily for them, they had nothing illegal on them — just a side order of nervous energy. 😅
So in summary…
🥇 1 speedy getaway attempt
🚶♂️ 1 dramatic walk back to the scene
🌿 1 bag of cannabis seized
🔍 3 stop & searches
🍖 0 sausages, steaks or burgers recovered
💼 1 day in the life of Wimbledon police
Moral of the story?
Stealing meat is never a rare occurrence… but getting caught is well done. 😉
Also: If you’re going to run from police, maybe don’t carry cannabis. Or just… don’t run.
 Shoplifting is a crime that can have a substantial negative impact on local businesses across London. If you notice anything suspicious or witness anyone shoplifting, please report it as soon as possible. These reports are invaluable in letting us build a picture of when and where shop lifters operate, meaning we can be in the right place at the right time to arrest those responsible. For more guidance, see our page on how to spot a shoplifter. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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