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Prolific shoplifter rehabilitation project to start in Southampton following trail success

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A project aimed at rehabilitating prolific shoplifters is being rolled out in Southampton following a successful trial in Portsmouth. Business Crime Navigators were introduced by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones in 2022 in a joint initiative with charity The Society of St James, Portsmouth…

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