Prolific Shoplifter Arrested in Ealing Broadway
Man was wanted for failure to appear in court
Two officers detain the shoplifter outside Sainsbury's Local. Picture: Met Police
A prolific shoplifter was arrested in Ealing Broadway this Thursday (14 May) as neighbourhood officers continue a push to tackle rising levels of retail theft.
Officers from the Ealing Broadway Safer Neighbourhood Team spotted the suspect attempting to board a bus outside Sainsbury’s Local on 14 May. Police confirmed the individual was wanted for failing to appear in court and was arrested at the scene. The offender will also be issued with a Community Protection Notice (CPN), including conditions not to create a hostile environment for retail staff and not to engage in shop theft.
The arrest comes as part of a wider Met Police effort to crack down on shoplifting across Ealing, where retailers have reported increasing levels of theft, intimidation and repeat offending. Local officers say the problem is being driven by a small number of persistent offenders who target multiple stores in the town centre.
In recent months, Ealing’s neighbourhood teams have carried out regular plain‑clothes patrols in hotspots including Ealing Broadway, West Ealing and Acton. They have also conducted joint operations with store security teams, particularly at supermarkets and pharmacies and targeted arrests of repeat offenders, many of whom are already subject to bail conditions or exclusion orders. Increased use of Community Protection Notices aims to curb threatening behaviour towards shop workers
Police have also been working with major retailers to improve reporting and evidence‑sharing, after concerns that many incidents were going unrecorded.
Shoplifting has become a growing concern for retailers across the borough, with some reporting daily incidents ranging from low‑value thefts to organised groups stealing high‑value goods. Several stores in Ealing Broadway have increased security measures, including body‑worn cameras for staff and controlled entry systems.
Anyone witnessing shoplifting or anti‑social behaviour in the town centre is encouraged to report it via 101, online, or 999 in an emergency.
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