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TM Eye are pleased to be supporting The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit in their ongoing operation in Camden. https://lnkd.in/d__drM5B

🚨 **Conviction for Shoplifting: Adam Mellor - Private Criminal Prosecution **🚨 On Tuesday 27th August 2024, Adam Mellor appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates Court, charged with theft shoplifting (valued at over £500), and going equipped for theft (a de tagging device), at a well known sports shop in Ealing Broadway. ⚖️ **Plea:** Mr. Mellor pleaded guilty to both charges. Mellor had entered a well known sports retailers in May 2024, with a de tagging machine and had stolen clothing items from within the store. He was caught by the MY LOCAL BOBBY Prolific Crimes Team and prosecuted by way of a private criminal prosecution. 🔍 **Case Details:** - **Charges:** Theft (Shoplifting) and Going Equipped for Theft. - **Outcome:** - **Shoplifting:** No separate penalty. - **Going Equipped:** Conditional discharge for 18 months. - **Victim Surcharge:** £26.00 - **Contribution to Costs:** £500 - **Forfeiture:** Destruction of the detagging magnet. - **Total Costs:** £526 to be paid within 28 days. #LegalUpdate #CourtCase #CriminalLaw #Justice

The answer to this issue is staring retailers in the face. Private criminal prosecutions would solve this problem, whilst allowing police to focus their resources on other priorities. Sadly retailers are deliberately ignoring the option and refuse to supply CCTV or evidence. Many also refuse to support police / CPS prosecutions because of the potential costs of staff attending court. The problem could be resolved very quickly if retailers changed their approach and internal policies. https://lnkd.in/ejX-WHU8

🌐 **Case Update | Medway Magistrates Court | 14th August 2024** Adam Stott of Somerville Road, Tonbridge, Kent appeared before District Judge Nelson at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates Court. The case, which had been adjourned from 14th June 2024 for the completion of a pre-sentence report, involved four counts of online selling of counterfeit luxury products and one count of possession of counterfeit goods. Despite a brief delay for a probation interview, the proceedings moved forward efficiently. The outcome was a 12-month Community Order, 180 hours of unpaid work, and a victim surcharge of £114. Stott operated a substantial Facebook selling page J&A Clothing with 100s of advertisements for clothing, bags, jewellery, shoes and trainers bearing numerous designer brand names including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Pandora, Hugo Boss, Moncler and Prada amongst others. Test purchases were carried out between February and April 2023, by the TM Eye Online Investigations Team, leading to the prosecution and conviction. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of TM Eye to combat counterfeit trade and the importance of thorough judicial processes in ensuring fair outcomes. TM Eye are responsible for over 80% of all UK prosecutions and convictions for Trademark Act offences. #LegalUpdate #CounterfeitGoods #JusticeSystem #catchandconvict

🚨** ANOTHER RETAIL CRIME CONVICTION : MICHAEL STOKES **🚨 Today, on August 6th, 2024, Michael Stokes appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates Court charged with theft shoplifting and going equipped to steal at a well known health food store in Ealing Broadway. **Brief Facts:** On Friday, January 12th, 2024, Prolific Crime Team detectives Ashley and Craig were dealing with a wanted male at the health food store. While awaiting police attendance with the detained male, Craig noticed another male, Michael Stokes, acting suspiciously. Stokes was seen concealing multiple items from the display shelf into his jacket pockets. He left the shop without making any effort to pay and was detained by Craig. Upon being detained, Stokes was asked to empty his pockets, revealing the stolen items and a hook de-tagger. He was cautioned for theft and detained until the arrival of the police. The police confirmed his details but declined to deal with the offender. Before his release, Stokes was informed he would be reported for the offences of theft and going equipped to steal. The stolen items, valued at £331.66, were returned undamaged and a private criminal prosecution mounted by TM Eye. **Sentence Details:** - Fine: £120 - Victim Surcharge: £48 - Total: £168 to be taken from his benefits #creatingsafercommunities #eliminatingthefearofcrime #brokenwindows #Law #CourtCase #LegalUpdate #MagistratesCourt #CriminalLaw #WoolfLaw

A recent interview on TALK TV, discussing the problems with obtaining evidence and CCTV from retailers to arrest or prosecute. #creatingsafercommunities #eliminatingthefearofcrime #brokenwindows

A recent survey interview on GB News. Discussing the risks of intervening in retail crime. #creatingsafercommunities #eliminatingthefearofcrime #brokenwindows

Following a five week trial at Birmingham Crown Court three men have been convicted by TM Eye in a private criminal prosecution, for manufacturing and supplying vast amounts of dangerous fake tobacco products over a significant period. The value of goods recovered from a series of raids amounted to over £12 million in lost tax revenue. The actual loss is likely to be in the hundreds of millions. The trial Judge highly commended the TM Eye team stating; “This case involved an extensive investigation involving an immense number of hours worked by TM Eye Ltd. I highly commend TM Eye Ltd for the work undertaken. The surveillance was fast moving, from address to address, garage to garage, on foot, in cars and stand alone observations, without which the evidence would not have been gathered leading to these convictions. It is right for me to highly commend TM Eye Ltd.” Further details of the case will follow. #tmeye #catchandconvict #counterfeittobacco #highlycommended

👮 WANTED FOR FAILING TO APPEAR AT COURT - NO BAIL WARRANT 👮 On the 4th July 2024, George RAICU (DOB: 22/11/1992) of 52 Meadow Street, Western-Super-Mare, BS23 1QJ, failed to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates Court for offences of Theft and Burglary. The case has been brought as a private criminal prosecution by TM Eye. Anyone who has information about Raicu or sees him should call police on 999 or 101, Crinestoppers on 0800 555111 or email info@tm-eye.co.uk. #retailcrime #wanted #catchandconvict

🚨 Conviction in Private Criminal Prosecution - Counterfeit Goods 🚨 Brenda Bradley of Garvery Road, E16, was involved in a recent legal case related to the sale of counterfeit goods. The case, heard on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024, at Thames Magistrates Court, revolved around her activities at Rathbone Market, Canning Town E16. Brenda Bradley faced charges for selling and possession of counterfeit goods, contrary to Section 92 of The Trademarks Act 1994. She pleaded guilty to all counts. The case was brought by TM Eye as a private criminal prosecution. Bradley was fined £150 on counts 1-3, totaling £450. She was also required to pay a Victim Surcharge of £180. Total Fines: £630. Bradley was observed selling counterfeit goods at Rathbone Market in Newham, London, with three covert test purchases confirming the sale of counterfeit items. Undercover investigators from TM Eye, conducted these purchases and provided evidence for the case. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by TM Eye to combat the sale of counterfeit goods and protect intellectual property rights of its clients. TM Eye have been responsible for over 80% of all prosecutions and convictions for Trademark Act offences, for the sale of fake goods across the UK, over the past 4 years. #catchandconvict #counterfeitgoods #crime