Bizarre moment Iceland security guard snares shoplifter by locking her in as pyjama-clad pal bangs on glass outside
BIZARRE footage shows the moment an Iceland security guard snares a shoplifter by locking her in as their pyjama-clad pal bangs on the glass outside.
Hero security guards have been hailed for stopping an alleged shoplifter and locking her in the branch of Iceland on High Street, Stoke Newington, north London.
The woman was reportedly suspected of attempting to steal bottles of alcohol from the budget supermarket.
One of the guards shut the automatic door so she couldn’t try to get out.
The move also blocked a furious woman, wearing a purple dressing gown and slippers, from entering.
The angry friend shouted through the glass of the locked door as two colleagues detained the shoplifter.
She screamed: “Get the f*** off her man.
“No, no, get off her. Get off her man. Come on.”
She added: “No don’t do that to her man.
“Don’t do that to her.
“Don’t do that to her brother. Come on.
“Why are you locking the door on her?”
What kind of moron goes out dressed like that?
Steve Robinson
The guards then began grappling with her inside the popular supermarket chain.
The angry friend continued: “Stop f***ing holding her like that.
“She’s a woman.
“Don’t hold her like that.”
The 33-second video filmed by a shocked onlooker then ends.
Locals praised the bravery of the Iceland security guards and slammed the two women, NeedToKnow reports.
Claire Edberg said: “Good on Iceland and well-done security.
“About time action was taken on shoplifters.”
Jules O’Meara fumed: “What is wrong with people today?
“It was only, say 10 to 15 years ago that most were pretty normal.”
Steve Robinson added: “What kind of moron goes out dressed like that?”
Another added: “Usual suspects going out to Iceland in their pyjamas.”
One said: “If you don’t want to be manhandled then don’t be a thief.”
Another echoed this adding: “Maybe she shouldn’t steal and then they wouldn’t grab her.”
While a third, called Laura said: “Isn’t Stoke Newington supposed to be super nice and expensive these days?”
The Met Police and Iceland have been approached for comment.
It comes after Primark’s bosses revealed Britain’s shoplifting epidemic is costing the chain more in losses than it pays in business rates.
And a supermarket manager has revealed the five common types of customers staff hate.
What happens if a person is caught shoplifting
A shoplifting conviction leads to a criminal record and sentencing. In some cases, a police caution may be issued as an alternative to prosecution.
What is the maximum sentence for theft?
- If the goods are worth less than £200, the maximum sentence is six months’ custody.
- The maximum sentence is seven years’ custody if the goods are worth more than £200.
How is the sentence worked out?
Sentences are calculated by assessing culpability and harm.
Culpability:
- This evaluates the offender’s level of involvement in the crime, including the degree of planning involved and the complexity of the shoplifting operation.
Harm:
- This is evaluated based on the financial loss incurred due to the shoplifting incident, along with any further harm experienced by the store, vendor, or other individuals.
- It includes property damage and the overall impact on the business.
The offender is more likely to receive a custodial sentence if:
- They present a risk or danger to the public
- They have a history of poor compliance with court orders
However, they are less likely to receive a custodial sentence if:
- There is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.
- There are strong mitigating circumstances such as the offender showing a determination to address their addiction or offending behaviour.