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Shoplifting Measures Having Effect in Filey

Shopkeepers and the Police are working on measures to tackle thefts from Filey businesses.

Measures to tackle shoplifting in Filey are having an effect.

That's the view of the Town's Mayor.

Councillor Jacqui Holden-Banks says a new WhatsApp group is helping retailers work together to tackle the problem.

The new WhatsApp group in Filey is enabling shop owners to share information about incidents of theft in real time.

Local Councillor - Sam Cross - says improved CCTV technology is also helping to tackle the problem.

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