Dagenham and Rainham MP Organises Special Meeting To Tackle Shoplifting In Elm Park.

‘This was a very positive meeting with real commitment to stop prolific shoplifting and bring the criminals to justice,’-Margaret Mullane MP.

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham-Margaret Mullane yesterday met with Police officers, and Coop managers at the Mungo Park Road store to put together an action plan to tackle shoplifting.

Margaret told the Havering Daily: “This was a very positive meeting with real commitment to stop prolific shoplifting and bring the criminals to justice. Processes are being put in place to improve reporting and communications that I am sure will bring results.

We heard disturbing accounts of violent threats to staff from gangs of shoplifters. I am confident that real progress can be made with joint work from the local Police, staff at the store and the community. I will be continuing to work with the Police and shops across Dagenham and Rainham to stamp out shoplifting and violence to shop staff.

I am a member of the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee and will ensure that the issue of shoplifting is highlighted.”  

Margaret Mullane MP, members of the Co-op and local police officers at yesterday’s special meeting.

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