Shoppers' internet use interrogated as police build theft case

Wed, 23 Dec 2015

People who have stolen property wrapped up under their Christmas tree are being warned to expect a visit from the police.

Earlier this month officers arrested two people who they believe were stealing from shops around the Island before selling the goods on social media.

Numerous people who bought items from the duo have now come forward which has resulted in their goods, many of them intended Christmas presents, being seized.

Sergeant Andy Reed heads up the Western Neighbourhood Policing Team - he says officers will now be interrogating phone records, and internet history, to find those who are yet to contact police: