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.
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Published 14th Jul 2022, 10:19 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2022, 10:32 BST

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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Costs have been worked out and the scheme is expected to be up and running this summer.

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