Man arrested and charged in connection with 14 incidents of shoplifting in Arbroath

A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with 14 incidents of shoplifting and a number of assaults in Arbroath.

This followed a local policing initiative in the area to target shoplifters. Officers worked with partners and affected stores and carried out patrols in Arbroath town centre, following a number of reports made between August and September 2024.

He is expected to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.

Inspector Mahboob Ahmad said: “We will continue to carry out visible patrols in the area and anyone with information or concerns about theft from shops or stores should contact police via 101.”