Shops are locking up suntan lotion & mosquito spray amid shoplifting epidemic
Sainsbury's and Boots use anti-theft alarms on popular brands Ambre Solaire and Piz Buin.
Boots has locked some ranges in plastic security boxes.
Tesco has also been using anti-theft alarms on tins of Spam.
According to the British Retail Consortium shop thefts hit 20million last year, up four million on 2023.
And the cost to stores is estimated at a huge £2.2billion.
Graham Wynn, of the BRC, said: 'Shoplifting is not a victimless crime.
"It feeds through into higher prices for honest shoppers at the till.'
Cheryl Morrisey, 39, mum of two told us: 'These are everyday products for us.
'To find our people are nicking them and probably re-selling them down the pub is a shock.
'No wonder the stores have started security tagging them all – they'll be none left on the shelves for genuine customers otherwise.'
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