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Bridgend woman jailed for multiple shoplifting offences
15:02 06/05/2026A prolific retail offender has been jailed following an investigation by Bridgend neighbourhood policing team.
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Violent bully jailed for repeatedly strangling his partner
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Two men charged in connection with Pyle shooting remanded in custody
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Three men sentenced to a total of 75 years for attempted murder and kidnap in Merthyr
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Crimes and priorities
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Anti-social behaviour in the town centre- Children from Bridgend and Maesteg are causing a nuisance in the town centre, climbing on buildings and causing criminal damage.
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Boots, Caroline Street
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Homeless people – People sleeping in doorway on Adare Street
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Anti-social behaviour in the town centre- Children from Bridgend and Maesteg are causing a nuisance in the town centre, climbing on buildings and causing criminal damage.
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues.
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Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Boots, Caroline Street
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We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
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Homeless people – People sleeping in doorway on Adare Street
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We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues. We have collaborated with street cleaning teams and community groups.
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Anti-social behaviour in the town centre- children causing a nuisance and climbing on the scaffolding of the Wilkinsons building.
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We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence.
We have submitted ASB referrals.
We have supported community events to promote safety and reporting.
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Shoplifting and Retail Crime - SPAR, Quarella Road
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We have conducted high- visibility patrols.
We have utilised the storenet radio to communicate with shops and BCBC CCTV.
We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence, offer crime prevention advice and encourage reporting.
We have submitted ASB referrals.
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Homeless people – People setting up tents on Canberra Road
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We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence.
We have submitted ASB referrals.
We have worked in partnership with substance misuse services and homeless charities.
The Community Safety Partnership team have issued Community Protection Warnings.
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Shoplifting & Retail Crime - Bridgend town Centre (Spar & Boots)
Action taken:
We have conducted high-visibility patrols the town centre.
We have utilised the storenet radio to communicate with shops and BCBC CCTV.
We have attended quarterly meetings for the town centre.
We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance.
We have referred subjects to the drug intervention programme.
We have worked in partnership with substance misuse services and homeless charities.
We have submitted ASB referrals.
Police Officers have issued Section 35 notices.