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Police charge 16 in crackdown on retail crime in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Sixteen people have been charged following a police crackdown on retail crime in Aberdeen city centre.

The operation was carried out on Monday and yesterday by officers from the Operation Oak Unit.

City centre inspector Lorna Ferguson said: “Crimes against retailers have wide-ranging consequences for businesses and we will continue to be visible in the city centre and work alongside our partners in the retail trade to reduce and prevent crimes of theft by shoplifting.

“We will continue to take a tough stance against those who are offending and ensure that their actions are not tolerated.

“Should anyone have any information regarding crimes of this nature or indeed any other issues that affect businesses, residents or visitors to the city centre, then we will happily listen to and act upon your concerns.

“Should anyone have any information regarding crimes of this nature or indeed any other issues that affect businesses, residents or visitors to the city centre, then we will happily listen to and act upon your concerns.

“We can be contacted via our service centre on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. We shall also be posting information on our dedicated twitter account @AberdeenCPolice.”

All 16 people are due to appear in Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date.

Meanwhile, a 16-year-old female has also been reported in connection with an alleged assault in the city centre that took place last night.