A man has been charged following two thefts at a retail store inside The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford.
Abdul Saboor, 29, of %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, Romford, was formally charged on 28 April 2025 with two counts of theft. He has been bailed and is due to appear at Barkingside %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% on 16 May 2025.
The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% stem from two separate incidents. On Monday, 28 %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%, officers from the Romford Town Centre Team were called to a report of a man entering a local store and stealing jewellery. Upon arriving at the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%, officers detained and arrested a 29-year-old man.
Further %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% the same suspect to a previous theft at the same store, reported on Monday, 7 April. Following %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% enquiries, Abdul Saboor was arrested in connection with that incident as well.
A spokesperson for the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%:
This prompt arrest highlights the proactive efforts of our town centre team to tackle retail %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% and ensure the safety of Romford’s businesses and shoppers.
Officers continue to work closely with retail stores in the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_10%% area to prevent shoplifting and theft-related incidents.