Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group (www.bbc.com)

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[-] MrPoletki@feddit.uk 13 points 2 days ago

The former shoplifter credited her recovery to support she received from the Offending 2 Recovery , externalscheme run by West Midlands Police, which offered her free, tailored support focused on treating addiction to break the link between crime.

"I'd never been clean in 29 years, instead of sending me to jail for the 29th time, money was spent on helping me.

"My life is amazing now," she said.

the real story here.

[-] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 19 points 2 days ago

The Robin Hood Economy is dawning. The wealthy steal everything they can from us, nothing wrong with taking whatever WE need.

[-] cynar@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago

Just make sure it's from the wealthy, not a fellow poor, who happens to own a shop.

[-] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Absolutely. Small family businesses are off limits. Major corporations only.

Boycott big chains, shop at small businesses, especially restaurants. Find those little family restaurants with the great food, and visit often. Tell your friends. Take your friends. Pay in cash. Tip heavy. Write five star reviews.

[-] Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk 2 points 2 days ago

In this case she needed to fund her drug addiction

[-] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 0 points 1 day ago

and I agree as. long as. you're not beating up, abusing or bashing staff, which happens often in Australia.

[-] whatthey@feddit.uk 11 points 2 days ago

I chose shoplifting because it was the most moral crime I could choose.

What is she? Birmingham's answer to Omar from 'The Wire'?

[-] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

The next time you see two women running out the Gap

With arms full of clothes still strapped to the rack

Once they jump in the car, hit the gas and scat

If you have to say something, just stand there and clap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geY-ydeYb4M

[-] DampSquid@feddit.uk 0 points 2 days ago

YES! Thank you!
Plus lets all never stop humming We Got The Guillotine! https://youtu.be/acT_PSAZ7BQ

[-] kate@lemmy.uhhoh.com 5 points 2 days ago

oh no! how can i find these whatsapp groups? so i can report them, i mean

[-] Naich@piefed.world 1 points 2 days ago

Can I just send them my Morrisons basket?

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