Nine arrested on suspicion of theft and money laundering in Salisbury
Wiltshire Police were alerted to an incident in Fisherton Street
Nine people have been arrested, on suspicion of theft and money laundering in Salisbury.
Police were told about an incident on Fisherton Street last Friday morning (3rd November).
A large number of items were seen being loaded into a van, with concerns for the welfare of a woman seen getting into the back of the vehicle.
The address was searched by police, with four people found inside, along with suspected stolen items, mostly clothing.
The van itself was stopped in Worcester, with three people inside - including the woman who was found to be safe and well - arrested.
Of the nine people arrested in total, three were on suspicion of theft and six on suspicion of theft and money laundering.
They've all since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
PC Daniel Catterick said:
“We’re acutely aware that shoplifting is a continuous problem for many businesses in the city, especially in the months leading up to the Christmas season.
“We will continue to have a robust response in relation to any reports received from partner agencies, businesses and members of the public.
“Reporting this kind of behaviour will allow us to bring serial offenders before the courts. I would urge anyone who witnesses this kind of behaviour to report it to Wiltshire Police.”
If you suspect criminal activity in Salisbury, you're asked to call 101, or 999 if an incident is in progress.