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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Crippling cyber attack forces Co-op into flogging Christmas pastries in MAY
'Customers have been a bit confused, but it's still a good product', says a staff member OH CRUMBS! Crippling cyber attack forces Co-op into flogging Christmas pastries in MAY CO-OP stores started flogging Christmas pastries in May — amid stock supply chaos after a crippling cyber attack. In a desperate bid to fill empty shelves the chain shipped out the chicken and cranberry Festive Slices to some supermarkets. Advertisement 1 Co-Op stores started flogging Christmas pastries in May — amid stock supply chaos after a crippling cyber attack The £1.90 treats are typically sold in November and December. But ongoing online problems meant they were available again last week. Co-op's internal ordering system was hit by a cyber attack last month before the retailer pulled the plug on its own software to limit the damage. As a result some branches have been sent the winter warmers instead of the anticipated summer supplies. Advertisement One staff member told The Sun: 'They sent them, so we cooked them. 'It was a bit strange, but we have to keep items on the shelves or customers will go elsewhere. "Customers have been a bit confused, but it's still a good product. "They've actually been quite popular despite being so out of season.' Advertisement Private customer data was stolen in the hack but the Co-op said that did not include passwords, bank or credit card details. A spokesman said: 'Stock availability has improved and we continue to work closely with our suppliers.' NSA warns cellphone users to change 'dangerous' message setting now or risk device being 'cloned' – it takes 3 clicks Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Co-op puts new high-tech GPS trackers on steaks in bid to track down meat thieves – have YOU spotted them at your local?
CO-OP has installed new GPS trackers on steaks in an attempt to find thieves stealing meat from the shops. The security devices have been put on steak in rural stores as meat thefts soar. Advertisement 3 A meat packet with GPS at a rural Co-Op store Credit: X/GeorgeArrowsmith Packets of beef at some of its branches are now being tagged using global positioning systems (GPS) which use satellites to keep an eye on an item. GPS trackers could allow them to see exactly where the meat travels after it is taken from the stores. Some have claimed it is sold on to restaurants and smaller shops who even give thieves a shopping list. Advertisement One Co-Op store manager in London said items taken from his store were being offered for sale to customers in the pub next door. He added: 'It's ridiculous. They are selling cheap steaks and roast dinners because he's got them all for free." And Inspector Oliver Vale, of Nottinghamshire police, told the podcast Retail Crime Uncovered: "We're quite confident to say that convenience stores or smaller independents are actually giving [the thieves] a shopping list." Shopper George Arrowsmith is the latest shopper to notice the tracking devices in his local branch. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive He said on X: 'Funny how supermarkets in rural Buckinghamshire put security tags on the beef now. That wasn't necessary when I was a kid. 'I wonder what changed…' Shoplifting in numbers - how thieves are crippling Britain Startling crime figures lay bare the anarchic crime wave blighting the nation's high streets Police recorded 339,206 shoplifting incidents in the 12 months to March, yet the British Retail Consortium estimates the total number of retail thefts to be close to eight million. Just 48,218 shoplifting cases recorded by the police, a derisory 14 per cent, resulted in a charge .And 183,450 investigations — 54 per cent — were closed without a suspect being identified. The BRC say retail theft rose by 26 per cent in England and Wales last year Last year, 516,971 shoplifting offences were logged by police forces -up 20 per cent from 429,873 in 2023. The Advertisement Many offences also go unrecorded, meaning the issue could be far, far worse. Some stores have adapted, putting security tags on individual items, removing the most-stolen items and putting them behind counters and even putting dummy products on display. A spokesperson for the Co-Op said: 'Security tags on higher value products are used as part of a wide range of preventative measure to deter shop theft. 'Shop theft can all too often be a trigger for anti-social behaviour and abuse, Co-op's own crime levels index below that of the sector, and Co-op is committed to investing to create safer, stronger and more resilient communities.' Advertisement 3 Some have claimed it is sold on to restaurants and smaller shops who even give thieves a shopping list Credit: X/GeorgeArrowsmith 3 Co-op said the GPS is part of a crackdown on theft in shops Credit: Getty
The Sun
29-04-2025
- The Sun
Co-op puts new high-tech GPS trackers on steaks in bid to track down meat thieves – have YOU spotted them at your local?
CO-OP has installed new GPS trackers on steaks in an attempt to find thieves stealing meat from the shops. The security devices have been put on steak in rural stores as meat thefts soar. 3 Packets of beef at some of its branches are now being tagged using global positioning systems (GPS) which use satellites to keep an eye on an item. Big supermarkets have even set up a working group to find out where all the pinched cuts are going. GPS trackers could allow them to see exactly where the meat travels after it is taken from the stores. Some have claimed it is sold on to restaurants and smaller shops who even give thieves a shopping list. One Co-Op store manager in London said items taken from his store were being offered for sale to customers in the pub next door. He added: 'It's ridiculous. They are selling cheap steaks and roast dinners because he's got them all for free." And Inspector Oliver Vale, of Nottinghamshire police, told the podcast Retail Crime Uncovered: "We're quite confident to say that convenience stores or smaller independents are actually giving [the thieves] a shopping list." Shopper George Arrowsmith is the latest shopper to notice the tracking devices in his local branch. He said on X: 'Funny how supermarkets in rural Buckinghamshire put security tags on the beef now. That wasn't necessary when I was a kid. 'I wonder what changed…' Shoplifting in numbers - how thieves are crippling Britain Startling crime figures lay bare the anarchic crime wave blighting the nation's high streets Police recorded 339,206 shoplifting incidents in the 12 months to March, yet the British Retail Consortium estimates the total number of retail thefts to be close to eight million. Just 48,218 shoplifting cases recorded by the police, a derisory 14 per cent, resulted in a charge .And 183,450 investigations — 54 per cent — were closed without a suspect being identified. The BRC say retail theft rose by 26 per cent in England and Wales last year Last year, 516,971 shoplifting offences were logged by police forces -up 20 per cent from 429,873 in 2023. The figure is the highest since current police records began 22 years ago in 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Many offences also go unrecorded, meaning the issue could be far, far worse. Some stores have adapted, putting security tags on individual items, removing the most-stolen items and putting them behind counters and even putting dummy products on display. A spokesperson for the Co-Op said: 'Security tags on higher value products are used as part of a wide range of preventative measure to deter shop theft. 'Shop theft can all too often be a trigger for anti-social behaviour and abuse, Co-op's own crime levels index below that of the sector, and Co-op is committed to investing to create safer, stronger and more resilient communities.' 3 3
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Co-op puts new high-tech GPS trackers on steaks in bid to track down meat thieves – have YOU spotted them at your local?
MEAT YOUR MAKER Co-op puts new high-tech GPS trackers on steaks in bid to track down meat thieves – have YOU spotted them at your local? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CO-OP has installed new GPS trackers on steaks in an attempt to find thieves stealing meat from the shops. The security devices have been put on steak in rural stores as meat thefts soar. 3 A meat packet with GPS at a rural Co-Op store Credit: X/GeorgeArrowsmith Packets of beef at some of its branches are now being tagged using global positioning systems (GPS) which use satellites to keep an eye on an item. Big supermarkets have even set up a working group to find out where all the pinched cuts are going. GPS trackers could allow them to see exactly where the meat travels after it is taken from the stores. Some have claimed it is sold on to restaurants and smaller shops who even give thieves a shopping list. One Co-Op store manager in London said items taken from his store were being offered for sale to customers in the pub next door. He added: 'It's ridiculous. They are selling cheap steaks and roast dinners because he's got them all for free." And Inspector Oliver Vale, of Nottinghamshire police, told the podcast Retail Crime Uncovered: "We're quite confident to say that convenience stores or smaller independents are actually giving [the thieves] a shopping list." Shopper George Arrowsmith is the latest shopper to notice the tracking devices in his local branch. He said on X: 'Funny how supermarkets in rural Buckinghamshire put security tags on the beef now. That wasn't necessary when I was a kid. 'I wonder what changed…' Shoplifting in numbers - how thieves are crippling Britain Startling crime figures lay bare the anarchic crime wave blighting the nation's high streets Police recorded 339,206 shoplifting incidents in the 12 months to March, yet the British Retail Consortium estimates the total number of retail thefts to be close to eight million. Just 48,218 shoplifting cases recorded by the police, a derisory 14 per cent, resulted in a charge .And 183,450 investigations — 54 per cent — were closed without a suspect being identified. The BRC say retail theft rose by 26 per cent in England and Wales last year Last year, 516,971 shoplifting offences were logged by police forces -up 20 per cent from 429,873 in 2023. The figure is the highest since current police records began 22 years ago in 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Many offences also go unrecorded, meaning the issue could be far, far worse. Some stores have adapted, putting security tags on individual items, removing the most-stolen items and putting them behind counters and even putting dummy products on display. A spokesperson for the Co-Op said: 'Security tags on higher value products are used as part of a wide range of preventative measure to deter shop theft. 'Shop theft can all too often be a trigger for anti-social behaviour and abuse, Co-op's own crime levels index below that of the sector, and Co-op is committed to investing to create safer, stronger and more resilient communities.' 3 Some have claimed it is sold on to restaurants and smaller shops who even give thieves a shopping list Credit: X/GeorgeArrowsmith
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Diesel thieves fuel up with $63K in fraudulent sales, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Covington, Tennessee, say they have uncovered thousands of gallons of fraudulent diesel fuel sales worth some $63,000. Two suspects in Memphis are accused of using multiple trucks to fill containers full of diesel, then charging the fuel to fraudulent credit cards, police said. A third suspect is still wanted. The investigation began late last year with a tip about suspicious trucks and transactions at a CO-OP 24/7 gas station in Covington. Police say they also found similar thefts in Fayette and Hardeman counties. Detectives worked jointly with Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Memphis Police Department and Somerville Police Department to develop suspects. 8 detained by ICE from DeSoto County jail Over the last few days, U.S. Marshals executed search warrants at two Memphis addresses and arrested two suspects. Rylan Hughes, 22, was charged with Theft of Property Over $1,000. Covington detectives say they seized several debit cards, cell phones, and a white Ford F350 truck. Jordan Sykes, 23, was charged with Theft of Property Over $1,000. Both Hughes and Sykes were taken to jail at the Tipton County Sheriff's Office and are being held on a $100,000 bond. A third suspect, identified as Andre Davis Jr., 30, of the 3000 block of Eagle Trace inMemphis has active warrants for Theft of Property Over $1,000. Davis is a fugitive and is avoiding capture by law enforcement. Anyone with tips can contact Covington Police at 901-475-1261. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
