Shop Thefts, Wells

Agreed on 23 February 2025. Updated on 9 April 2025

Local businesses in Wells City have reported a rise in shop thefts, including some high-value incidents. In response, the local beat team has met with business owners and those affected to discuss the situation and explore collaborative solutions.

If you have experienced or witnessed a shop theft, please report it by calling 101. Your cooperation is crucial in addressing this issue and ensuring the safety and prosperity of our community.

Actions

9 April 2025

The Neighbourhood team received a report from one of our local shop owners that a theft happened in there shop.

The theft was caused by a young offender.

The suspect was identified and the stolen item was returned.

Another offender had been summonsed to court for shop theft in Wells.