- Reference: 2020/4332
- Question by: Peter Whittle
- Meeting date: 17 December 2020
I note that TM Eye, which runs ‘My Local Bobby’ has successfully prosecuted Nicholas Richards, who has more than 50 previous convictions for shoplifting, after officers from the Metropolitan Police declined to become involved, when he was observed on CCTV stealing Gucci perfume worth £170 from Boots in Piccadilly, central London. TM Eye launched My Local Bobby two years ago. Its 30 ‘bobbies’, uniformed with red vests and caps, provide cover 24/7 for up to 250 houses and businesses on each beat. It promises to have a response officer at the scene within five minutes for a fee of £100...