Crimestoppers and Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) have renewed their commitment to fighting crime against retailers, after extending their partnership.
The two organisations say that they have been working together since 2010 and have worked on a number of projects together, primarily on trying to support law enforcers by appeals for information on incidents against convenience store staff. In March 2011, Crimestoppers and ACS offered a reward of up to £50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting of a child and a 35-year-old man at a store in Stockwell, London.
In April 2012, three men were sentenced for this offence. And in July 2012, the two organisations again offered a reward of up to £50,000 for information on the murder of shopkeeper, Javaid Ali, in Paisley, Renfrewshire.
Crimestoppers Head of Development, Anamari Bishopp, said: “This is yet another example of an organisation making a commitment to fighting crime directly affecting the industry it works in, and we are pleased to be supporting this fight. The Association of Convenience Stores is an important partner for Crimestoppers in tackling incidents against retailers and we look forward to working with them going forward to try and stamp out this crime.”
James Lowman, ACS Chief Executive, said: “Thankfully violence against retailers remains extremely rare, but when these incidents happen it is important that the industry stands together and does what it can to help. We hope that we will not need to offer any rewards in 2013, but we remain committed to doing so if necessary. We look forward to developing our partnership with Crimestoppers in 2013.”
