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Wednesbury officers arrest 'prolific shoplifter' after spotting him with bag full of cheese

Police officers have apprehended what they call a prolific shoplifter after spotting him carrying a bag full of cheese.

By Paul Jenkins
Published Jun 29, 2025

They were on patrol in Wednesbury town centre when they spotted him carrying the bag.

On investigation they found the cheese to be stolen and the man was arrested.

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