Former shoplifter reveals how network of stolen goods works as 'epidemic' hits the streets

By Good Morning Britain

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Shoplifting is an issue that has plagued high streets up and down the country, with stolen goods easily being turned into quick cash from dodgy car boots to online marketplaces. Now, a new report shows that stolen goods are being driven by more than just local thieves but wider networks that have branched into sophisticated international trade. One of the report's authors is Professor Emmeline Taylor who tells us what we should be looking out for if we suspect something we are buying may be 'dodgy'. And we speak to James Kelly, a former shoplifter who has since transformed his life and now wants to help tackle this problem. Broadcast on 17/09/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX πŸ“² http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews

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