Police Interceptors: Taking Down the Shoplifting Gangs - Season 1

Police Interceptors: Taking Down the Shoplifting Gangs - Season 1

Season 1

Network
DatesFeb 23, 2026 - Mar 16, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 160 min

Episode 1

in Lancashire, armed police units are scrambled in a manhunt for a violent shoplifter who has stabbed a security guard with a 19cm blade, while Preston police's dedicated shop-theft task force is targeting a violent and prolific shoplifter who has smashed bottles of alcohol, accosted staff and stolen £900 worth of beauty products.

Feb 23, 2026
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

Detectives in Cheshire investigate a prolific international criminal gang responsible for stealing £160,000 worth of premium goods from Asda over 81 raids, distracting security as they hit stores across the country. Police use ANPR to trace their vehicles and close in on the group. In Preston, a man is held for shop theft, possession of a weapon and affray, with police racing to secure evidence before the 24-hour deadline, while Operation Vulture launches a day of action to disrupt and arrest the most wanted shop thieves.

Mar 2, 2026
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 360 min

Episode 3

In Operation Even, police must piece together incriminating clips to determine the roles played by suspects, preparing a dawn raid to catch them by surprise. In Burnley, Sgt Victoria mobilises her team to go after prolific suspects, including two brothers whose campaign of shoplifting is out of control.

Mar 9, 2026
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 460 min

Episode 4

PC Elijah must collate intelligence from 23 police forces across the country, scanning 700 clips of CCTV and putting the allegations to two people suspected of being tied to UK-wide shop thefts. In Lancashire, police arrest a notorious shoplifter suspected of multiple thefts and a robbery, with only 24 hours before he must either be charged or released.

Mar 16, 2026

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