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Sussex Police Use GPS to Track Prolific Shoplifters

10/16/2025

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Sussex Police launched a pilot using Global Positioning System (GPS) to tag prolific shoplifters and alert officers entering banned areas.
The initiative targets 530,643 shoplifting incidents in the past year, with the top 10% responsible for 70% of thefts.
Tagged individuals Victoria Hale and Barry Farthing face 12-month movement restrictions.
Chief Superintendent Katy Woolford says the program could reduce reoffending and support local businesses under Operation STOP.

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Story summary

Sussex Police launched a pilot using Global Positioning System (GPS) to tag prolific shoplifters and alert officers entering banned areas.
The initiative targets 530,643 shoplifting incidents in the past year, with the top 10% responsible for 70% of thefts.
Tagged individuals Victoria Hale and Barry Farthing face 12-month movement restrictions.
Chief Superintendent Katy Woolford says the program could reduce reoffending and support local businesses under Operation STOP.