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In one store, he says one in four customers were stealing something before the technology was rolled out.

So far, more surveillance has not stopped shoplifting. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show retail theft rose by 22pc in the year to September.

If 1 in 4 people are stealing then there's some major problems going on. I really wish they'd mention what products are getting stolen.

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another excellent reason to always wear a mask in enclosed spaces

Given how fabulously facial recognition works if you aren't white, I predict nothing but good outcomes from this anti-crime venture.

That’s going to be hard with a mask on