Two men stole £1,000 in gardening supplies

Two men shoplifted over £1,000 worth of goods from Groves Nursery, a family-run garden center in Bridport, Dorset, on March 13. They used modified puffer jackets with hidden pockets to conceal stolen items. The theft happened around 1 p.m. and lasted about 20 minutes. The men took various gardening products, including spray guns and water timers, valued at £1,000. CCTV footage shows them acting nervously while stuffing items into their jackets. Charlie Groves, the nursery's owner, reported the theft to the police after a customer noticed empty shelves. He believes the thieves might sell the stolen goods at car boot sales. Groves warned other shop owners to be watchful of similar tactics. This incident is part of a troubling trend. Similar crimes with modified jackets were reported recently, including one case involving £23,000 worth of goods taken from other stores. Groves mentioned he has started tagging valuable items in response to the thefts. Dorset Police have acknowledged the report and are investigating, but no arrests have been made yet. The store has faced thefts before, and Groves expressed frustration over the repeated targeting of his business.