Cortonwood Retail park radio plan to beat the shoplifters
TWENTY-one businesses have signed up to a shop link radio scheme aimed at preventing crime on Cortonwood Retail Park.
The shopping centre, off the Dearne Valley Parkway, has seen issues around shoplifting in addition to the long-standing problem of anti-social car meets.
PCSOs have been working with Rotherham Council’s CCTV officer to start the radio link.
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A report by Rotherham’s district commander, Chief Supt Laura Koscikiewicz, said: “This will be an excellent way to raise awareness and support at Cortonwood, with South Yorkshire Police having