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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Yahoo
Shop owner 'struggling to sleep' after 'robbery'
The owner of a family run baby clothes business says she is "struggling to sleep" after being reportedly robbed by a man armed with a needle. Tracey Miller, 60, runs the Alexander Byron Baby Boutique on Old Market Place in Grimsby, alongside her daughter and husband, where they claim a man entered the shop on Thursday 17 July and stole more than £150 worth of baby clothes. Mrs Miller said: "I'm on edge all the time. We used to always leave the door open when it's warm, but now we keep it shut because I have that edge of nerves." Humberside Police said inquiries were ongoing to establish the circumstances around the incident and identify those involved. A police spokesperson said: "The man is described as being aged in his early 50s, approximately 6ft (1.8m) tall and is believed to have been wearing a dark baseball cap, light long sleeved top, dark joggers and glasses." Mrs Miller's daughter, Jessica Holdsworth, 35, said the day's trading had been "really quiet" before the incident. She said: "We'd brought in about £60 that day, which is very, very low for us. "So, for him to walk out of here with over £150 worth of stock was a couple of days' wages for us." Mrs Miller said she was suspicious when the man entered the shop, and stayed close to him when she noticed he had a needle in his right hand. "I still didn't want him to leave with the goods," she added. The BBC has seen CCTV of Mrs Miller blocking the door of the shop, before she was pushed over by a man into a pram. Ms Holdsworth, who was also in the store, said: "It all happened so quickly, I tried to chase after him but my mum pulled me back because I didn't know he had a needle. "We're quickly judging anyone that comes through the door now. I wonder is this person legit and genuinely wants to support our small business or are they going to try and take advantage of us because we're women?" The police spokesperson added: "Officers were called to reports of a robbery, believed to have occurred between 15:00 and 15:30 BST. "It is reported a man entered the shop and allegedly attempted to leave the store with multiple items before threatening staff with what was believed to be a capped needle and pushing an item towards them in an attempt to get away. "Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of the incident, and a number of items of clothing are believed to have been stolen." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices More on this story Inside the £70k 'mafia-style' champagne shoplifting gang Jewellery boss took selfies with stolen diamonds Police chief says stores can help cut retail crime
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Man 'threatened staff' at Alexander Byron Baby Boutique, Grimsby
The owner of a family run baby clothes business says she is "struggling to sleep" after being reportedly robbed by a man armed with a Miller, 60, runs the Alexander Byron Baby Boutique on Old Market Place in Grimsby, alongside her daughter and husband, where they claim a man entered the shop on Thursday 17 July and stole more than £150 worth of baby Miller said: "I'm on edge all the time. We used to always leave the door open when it's warm, but now we keep it shut because I have that edge of nerves."Humberside Police said inquiries were ongoing to establish the circumstances around the incident and identify those involved. A police spokesperson said: "The man is described as being aged in his early 50s, approximately 6ft (1.8m) tall and is believed to have been wearing a dark baseball cap, light long sleeved top, dark joggers and glasses."Mrs Miller's daughter, Jessica Holdsworth, 35, said the day's trading had been "really quiet" before the said: "We'd brought in about £60 that day, which is very, very low for us. "So, for him to walk out of here with over £150 worth of stock was a couple of days' wages for us."Mrs Miller said she was suspicious when the man entered the shop, and stayed close to him when she noticed he had a needle in his right hand."I still didn't want him to leave with the goods," she BBC has seen CCTV of Mrs Miller blocking the door of the shop, before she was pushed over by a man into a pram. Ms Holdsworth, who was also in the store, said: "It all happened so quickly, I tried to chase after him but my mum pulled me back because I didn't know he had a needle."We're quickly judging anyone that comes through the door now. I wonder is this person legit and genuinely wants to support our small business or are they going to try and take advantage of us because we're women?"The police spokesperson added: "Officers were called to reports of a robbery, believed to have occurred between 15:00 and 15:30 BST."It is reported a man entered the shop and allegedly attempted to leave the store with multiple items before threatening staff with what was believed to be a capped needle and pushing an item towards them in an attempt to get away."Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of the incident, and a number of items of clothing are believed to have been stolen." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sainsbury's launches huge baby clothes sale with prices starting from 90p
SAINSBURY'S has launched a huge baby clothes sale and some of the products cost just 90. The brand's sale has seen them halve the cost of some of their products and some of them are perfect for summer holidays. 4 Sainsbury's has a massive collection of clothes, available through its fashion brand Tu. Their babywear is particularly popular and the supermarket has slashed the price of many of its products as part of a massive sale. Its collection of bibs - which can read 'I love you mummy' or 'daddy' - now cost just £1.50, after a 50 per cent price reduction. However, some products now cost even less than that. The My First Holiday T-shirt is perfect for vacations with your baby and costs just 90p. Other products in the sale include animal themed leggings, which come in a variety of colours and designs. The blue leggings have elephants printed on them, while the yellow pairs have giraffes included on their design. The leggings, which can also have apple designs on them, cost £1.50. Sainsbury's is also selling baby bodysuits with the flags of UK nations, including the Welsh and Scottish flags. There are several more expensive products in the range too, with Sainsbury's halving the price of its baby sleeping bags from £30 to just £15. The baby sale is part of a wider Tu promotion, which is slashing the costs of some of its menswear and womenswear too. Tu regularly goes viral for its low-cost, high-quality clothes. One dress in particular went viral on TikTok, after Sainsbury's slashed the price to £15. The White Structured Midaxi Summer Dress is perfect for brunches or sight seeing abroad and comes in a lightweight cotton. It has a structured bodice and flared hem to create a classic shape. On the product's official description, it says: "This white dress is an elegant choice for summer outings. 'Designed with a structured bodice and a flared hem for a flattering shape. "Cut to a midaxi length, it has been made from a lightweight, cotton-rich fabric, perfect for warmer days." 4
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Moment ‘shoplifter' stuffs baby clothes down his TROUSERS in shock raid on store loved by Princess Kate
SHOCKING footage shows a man appearing to steal baby clothes from a store loved by Princess Kate by stuffing them down his trousers. The alleged incident happened in South Kensington, London, at luxury baby boutique Blue Almonds. 5 5 5 The store, loved by Kate Middleton, shared the CCTV footage on social media with the hopes of catching the culprit. In the footage, a man appears to be stuffing two items of baby blue clothing down his shorts. He is then accused of adding a third item into in his pocket, while appearing to drop the items on the floor. In the video the alleged thief, dressed in all black, then walks out the door and waves a goodbye. Meanwhile a woman, wearing a white summer dress and sliders, follows swiftly after giving a quick glance back. Blue Almonds shared the footage on social media, writing: "Please share this footage, it could help identify the individuals involved and increase the chances of them being caught. "We were unfortunate to experience theft at our boutique, something that thankfully doesn't happen often, but it's still upsetting." The SW3 store is one of London's most exclusive, and expensive baby retailers which has been frequented by Princess Kate for her children. The items seen to be stolen would have cost close to around £200. Kate Middleton went to the store with her mother Carole back in April 2013, a few weeks before Prince George was born. Astonishing moment brazen thief stuffs £400 worth of Jellycats down her TROUSERS in shocking soft toy raid She purchased a £295 wicker basket, after spending an hour browsing the different baskets on sale. Blue Almonds describes itself as "London's finest luxury baby boutique", that won Best Baby Store in 2017 and was featured in Vogue. Added to the footage, Blue Almonds said: "As a public service, we're sharing this footage to raise awareness and help warn other businesses in the area to stay extra cautious. "If you recognise anyone in the footage, you can contact the police and give them this crime reference number 01/7719971/25 or contact us via Instagram, Facebook, or email. "We will forward all information to the police." A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for further information following a report of an alleged theft from a shop in Walton Street, Kensington which was reported at 21:02hrs on Thursday, 10 July. "No arrests have been made at this stage. "Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Met via 101, quoting: 01/7719971/25." 5
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Moment man and woman shoplifters steal BABY clothes from one of Kate Middleton's favourite boutiques
A man and woman were caught on camera stealing baby clothes from a London boutique adored by the Princess of Wales. Blue Almonds on Walton Street, South Kensington, shared CCTV footage on social media in a desperate bid to catch the pair of thieves after they took several garments without paying. In the shocking clip, the man is seen discreetly stuffing three pieces of blue clothing down his shorts while pretending to pick dropped items off the floor. Making sure no one is looking, the thief - who is dressed in all black - shoves a tiny outfit down his clothes, before placing what looks like a baby hat in his pocket and then another item down his shorts. He then casually walks towards the door, waves goodbye to shopkeepers and strolls off. Meanwhile, a woman he is with - dressed in a white summer dress and sliders - promptly follows him out the door, looking back as she makes her exit. Blue Almonds, one of London's most exclusive - and expensive - baby stores, is a favourite of Princess Catherine, who has purchased items from the boutique for her own children. Kate and her mother Carole Middleton bought a £295 wicker basket for Prince George a few weeks before his birth. When visiting the boutique in April 2013, Kate and Carole spent up to an hour browsing the Moses baskets on sale, before purchasing a large white wicker version. Blue Almonds' previous clients are also said to include famous popstar Lily Allen. After the recent theft, Blue Almonds posted the ordeal on social media in a bid to catch the stealing duo. 'Please share this footage [...] it could help identify the individuals involved and increase the chances of them being caught,' they wrote. 'We were unfortunate to experience theft at our boutique, something that thankfully doesn't happen often, but it's still upsetting.' The boutique added: 'As a public service, we're sharing this footage to raise awareness and help warn other businesses in the area to stay extra cautious. 'If you recognise anyone in the footage, you can contact the police and give them this crime reference number 01/7719971/25 or contact us via Instagram, Facebook, or email. We will forward all information to the police.'
