Thief taker role difficult to do online where most crime occurs

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Thief taker role 'difficult to do' online where most crime occurs

Policing think tank says that almost half of all crime is now internet-based.

Date - 23rd February 2021
By - Chris Smith

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Officers' traditional role as 'thief takers' is difficult to replicate in the 'hidden spaces' where a lot of crime now takes place the Police Foundation has warned, Opening its annual conference Director Rick Muir revealed...

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