Glasgow Children as Young as 14 Exploited by Gangs as £3m Retail Crime Fight Launched

Glasgow children as young as 14 exploited by gangs as £3m retail crime fight launched

Child theft cases in Scotland nearly double, with gangs accused of exploiting youngsters in retail crime, as Police Scotland and retailers raise concerns.

Children being 'recruited' by criminals as more youngsters caught with stolen goods

Warning that there are insufficient deterrents in place

Children caught with stolen goods almost double as police warn of exploitation

The Scottish Police Federation has said there are concerns children are “routinely exploited” for the purposes of criminality as the number being caught with stolen goods rises.