A female who was wanted on multiple warrants for theft shoplifting was arrested on Wednesday 28 January 2026 in Edinburgh city centre.
Police officers, working in conjunction with Essential Edinburgh, CCTV and security officers in the city centre, the female was identified in a busy shopping area and arrested.
It was confirmed that she had committed a further two theft by shoplifting offences that morning.
After appearing at court, she was remanded awaiting trial for 22 outstanding charges of theft by shoplifting for high value items.
In recent weeks, the Edinburgh Retain Crime task Force have arrested 29 persons for theft by shoplifting and charged them with over 350 offences.
A police spokesperson said: “We will continue to work in partnership with retailers and the public to target those choose to commit retail crime as it is not a victimless crime.
“If you have any information relating to retail crime or the resale of stolen property, please report this to the police or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at https://orlo.uk/lZlFY.
