Plain clothes shoplifting operation

Plain clothes shoplifting operation

Good evening, 

Throughout the day and afternoon of Tuesday 10th November 2026, Neighbourhood officers on the West Neighbourhood Team have been patrolling in plain clothes in our shoplifting hotspots in the Heatons and Reddish areas. 

This activity will be continuing as part of Safer Business Action Week. This is a national initiative aiming to enhance partnership work between businesses, police, councils, security and retail staff to reduce retail crime. 

If you have any information or concerns regarding retail crime, please feel free to contact your neighbourhood team on 18820@gmp.police.uk. 

Many thanks, 

PS 18820 Cottam

Neighbourhood Sergeant - Reddish and the Heatons