Philipsburg: --- There has been an increase amount of shoplifting as well as pick pocketing reported to the police said police spokesman Ricardo Henson. Henson said these crimes are being committed in certain areas of the island. On Thursday, police managed to arrest two Guyanese nationals who were caught shoplifting in Super Plaza located on Back Street.
Henson said the shoplifters were turned over to the detective department where an investigation is currently ongoing. The police spokesman said the department is currently investigating a number of cases of shoplifting and pick pocketing. Police is also calling on the public to pay close attention when shopping in crowded areas.
These culprits operate mostly in groups. The entire business community should take all preventive measures such as, increasing their security personnel, installing a security system, or checking their security system to make sure it is functional. The Christmas season is here and this is one of the times of the year when these culprits come out to do what they do best.