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Greggs in Brixton installs hi-tech RoboCop Dalek to fight shoplifting epidemic
(www.brixtonbuzz.com)
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So what it records and has an alarm? No one will or should do anything.
Someone stealing food is not worth getting hurt over. I know it’s easy to say it’s serial thieves, is that worth getting a shove or hurt over? No
Is it worth it to help corporate Greggs make some more money? No They will argue it will put prices up, they do that anyway
It’s a gloried gimmick. They already have cameras and the police ain’t gonna be bothered by pinched sausage rolls. If Greggs wanted to make it safer they could pay fair taxes to solve root issue. There a reason they are highly populated in impoverished areas.
It’s not for your safety. It’s a camera in everyone’s face. What’s the betting it has a screen that welcomes you by name soon and an offer if you buy an overpriced drink.