Overview

• Patrick Verry, 33, has been banned from all Greggs outlets in England and Wales after stealing from the same store seven times, including a final incident on May 15.
• Verry pleaded guilty to six counts of theft at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on May 16, following his arrest by plain-clothes officers at a Greggs in Wood Green, London.
• Winston Wright, 44, was banned from Sainsbury's, Boots, and Co-op for three years after pleading guilty to eight shoplifting charges and one commercial burglary on May 6.
• The Metropolitan Police, led by Chief Inspector Rav Pathania, has ramped up efforts to target prolific offenders through undercover operations and regular patrols.
• Greggs is trialling a new policy to move refrigerated items behind the counter in select high-risk stores to deter theft and ensure staff and customer safety.