A sticky-fingered thief has been banned from every Greggs in the UK after undercover cops caught him red-handed.
The man was detained with hands full of stolen goods from the bakery chain.
Found with bottles of Lucozade and a bag full of treats the thief was stopped in the act.
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Dressed in all black the man was stopped by two plain clothes officers who grabbed him outside the Greggs.
The bodycam footage was captured outside the bakery on The Broadway, off High Road, Wood Green, north London.
Following his arrest the thief has been slapped with a lifetime ban from every Greggs across the UK.
The detained man has also been banned from the Wood Green town centre.
Met Police have confirmed that the thief is also subject to electronic tagging for the next two years.
The arrest was made last month (18 Jun)., as reported by Need To Know.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated: “This man was caught stealing from Greggs by plain clothes Met officers.
“He’s now banned from every Greggs in England and Wales.
“Banned from Wood Green town centre.
“Subject to electronic tagging for two years.
“Cracking down on shoplifting one pasty at a time.”
Members of the public applauded the officers for their work.
Rose Kay said: “Bless these officers for their relentless hard work and dedication. Well done guys, so proud of you.”
James Keegan added: “Try before you buy.”
One said: “You caught a shoplifter, well done.”
Another added: “I’m so pleased this individual was signposted elsewhere, to hopefully access the support they need.”
One said: “Every little work adds up, good job.”
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