Thieves steal cardboard policeman used to prevent shoplifting

A thief has stolen a life-size cardboard cut-out of a policeman that was intended to deter shoplifters at a supermarket.

Police say the cardboard cut-out replica of PC Bob Molloy had been doing a great job of deterring shoplifters in Long Eaton, Derbyshire.



The cheeky thief paid for his groceries at the Co-op store and then waltzed off with the life-size PC Molloy tucked under his arm.

Insp Andy Picken said: "We were using the cut-out as a way of engaging more with the local community, so it is a bit disappointing. We are pursuing lines of inquiry and hope to have some good news soon."