Undercover patrols target shoplifters in Kenilworth town centre as crackdown steps up

By James Smith 13th Nov 2026

Local News by James Smith 1 hour ago

Local police have doubled down on tackling shoplifting in Kenilworth this week.

Officers were out in the town centre yesterday (November 12) "going after shoplifters" and are now doing undercover patrols to combat the issue.

And now police are asking locals to say which shops and areas are most impacted.

"Warwick and Kenilworth Safer Neighbourhood Team and the Business Crime Team were out at Shires Retail Park and in Kenilworth town centre going after shoplifters," a force statement said.

"We're committed to tackling shoplifting.

"That's why we're carrying out undercover shoplifting operations and taking action against the organised crime that is often linked to shop theft.

"We work closely with our partners at shops in these areas, and our retail radios keep us constantly in the loop.

"Is shop theft an issue where you live? Take our two-minute survey."

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