Teen due in Glasgow Sheriff Court for 'stealing' £10k worth of goods

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An 18-year-old man accused of stealing nearly £10,000 worth of goods and assaulting shop staff and police officers has been arrested and charged after a series of retail crime incidents across the west of Scotland.

The offences are reported to have taken place between January and May this year.

The suspect has also been charged with assaults on retail staff and police officers.

He is scheduled to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on May 28.

Constable Jonathan Cain said: "We are committed to tackling all forms of retail crime and utilise all resources at our disposal as part of Operation Dynos.

"Our colleagues within the Retail Crime Taskforce continue to work alongside retailers to help enhance security measures and ensure all aspects of crime prevention are considered."

Police said the investigation was carried out as part of Operation Dynos.

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