Posted: 1:30 PM, August 5, 2022
Three men have been arrested after an “unofficial supermarket sweep” saw items stolen from a number of shops in a seaside town.
It happened on Thursday, August 4, when police were called to reports of theft from stores in Iceland, Poundland and Peacocks in London Road North and one store in the Britton Center shopping area.
Following the incident, a police spokesman said in a Facebook post: “Busy shift yesterday starting with an informal clean of Iceland, Poundland and Peacocks supermarkets, all in London Road North, Lowestoft.
“Before the three contestants had the chance to play for the grand prize of matching sheepskin coats and a holiday to Benidorm, they all did.
“All three were arrested for shoplifting and taken into custody.
A 42-year-old man was arrested and released under investigation following the incident and a 36-year-old man was also arrested and released with no further action taken.
Another man, John Dare, 37, of London Road South, has been charged with three counts of shoplifting following the incident.
He was bailed to appear at Great Yarmouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 7.
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