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Cops targeting crims by sending Valentine’s cards warning against committing crime

Dummy deliveries by Durham Police are prevention measure to reduce thefts from stores around Bishop Auckland

COPS are to give shoplifters Valentine’s cards — with the advice to “spend the day with your loved one, not us”.

The deliveries by Durham Police are a crime prevention measure to reduce thefts from stores around Bishop Auckland.

 Cops are to give shoplifters Valentine’s cards — with the advice to 'spend the day with your loved one, not us'
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Cops are to give shoplifters Valentine’s cards — with the advice to 'spend the day with your loved one, not us'Credit: North News and Pictures

Insp Andy Reeves said: “Local criminals will get a Valentine’s card in a few days — but it won’t be from a secret admirer.

 Insp Andy Reeves said: 'Local criminals will get a Valentine’s card in a few days — but it won’t be from a secret admirer'
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Insp Andy Reeves said: 'Local criminals will get a Valentine’s card in a few days — but it won’t be from a secret admirer'Credit: North News and Pictures

“We’ll deliver them by hand to the top 10 offenders in each area, with others receiving their cards in the post.

“And we’ll stay in touch for their birthdays and near Christmas.”

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