A local policing team will be upping patrols in the town to try and scare away shoplifters during the Christmas shopping season.
Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team is working with local businesses and Erewash Borough Council in a bid to cut the offences.
Officers will be conducting "high visibility" patrols through the town and also distributing free crime prevention items to help reduce the number of opportunities for crimes, such as theft of and from bags during the festive...
