CCTV Led To Arrest Of Those Who Stole Nike Trainers

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐂𝐓𝐕 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.

A male and female have been arrested following successful use of the Warminster and Westbury CCTV partnership on Monday 7th October.

Sports Direct alerted Shopwatch to reports of a male and female stealing a pair of Nike trainers. The individuals were swiftly located by CCTV.

Wiltshire Police were quickly contacted, given detailed descriptions and arrived at the scene – after a short chase both a male and female were arrested for theft. One was arrested for going equipped.

Both were taken to Melksham Police Station and the property returned to Sports Direct.

A Warminster and Westbury CCTV spokesperson said: “We are taking action and working quickly with local shops to stop shoplifters in our town. Our vigilant CCTV operators and officers will continue to work together to help protect Warminster.”

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