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Fast Company
5 days ago
- Fast Company
TikTok reacts to alleged shoplifter detained after 7 hours in Illinois Target
TikTok has become obsessed with an alleged shoplifter who spent seven straight hours in a Target before being detained by security on her way out. Now, people are making pilgrimages to the Target store in Illinois. The woman, a tourist visiting the U.S., allegedly stole approximately $1,300 worth of merchandise from Target on May 1. After body camera footage of her detainment was uploaded to the Body Cam Edition YouTube channel last week, it quickly went viral, thanks in part to her now-infamous defense: 'But if I'm paying for it, what is the harm?' The 20-minute video has since been clipped and shared widely across social media, with segments racking up millions of views. 'How is it even logistically possible for someone to spend seven consecutive hours in one store?' one YouTube commenter asked. 'Do you just walk around in circles?' Some have dubbed her an 'icon,' with videos ranking the 'best moments' from the footage. Others within driving distance of the Target have taken it upon themselves to visit the location, the Daily Dot reported. 'Target lady Target tour,' one TikTok user posted, adding they have nothing better to do. 'A true historical landmark,' another wrote, showing footage of the actual door behind which the woman was detained. Following the viral story, the U.S. embassy in India issued a statement about the Target shoplifter, the Independent reported. 'Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues—it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future U.S. visas,' it stated. 'The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all U.S. laws.' The super-early-rate deadline for Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies Awards is this Friday, July 25, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- The Guardian
Police arrest shoplifter with help from the old Bill actor
The actor who played PC Reg Hollis in the TV series The Bill has helped real-life police officers arrest a shoplifter who was trying to escape on a bicycle. Jeff Stewart, who played Hollis for 24 years in the long-running ITV drama, sat on the suspect's legs while officers handcuffed him after he had fallen off the bike in Southampton, Hampshire, on Wednesday. Mohamed Diallo, 29, of Southampton, was charged with five counts of theft, to which he pleaded guilty at Southampton magistrates court on Thursday. He was bailed to be sentenced on 29 August. A Hampshire constabulary spokesperson said: 'In policing you should always expect the unexpected, but this really wasn't on The Bill for this week. 'Officers making an arrest in Southampton were aided by none other than TV's PC Reg Hollis during an incident on Wednesday 23 July.' The spokesperson said 'officers pounced to make their arrest' of Diallo after he fell off the bike while trying to escape. 'To their surprise, local TV legend Jeff Stewart … came to their aid by sitting on the suspect's legs while officers put him in cuffs. 'Long since retired from Sun Hill station – but he's still got it.' Diallo was convicted of the theft of £17.25 worth of coffee from a Co-op on 23 July, the theft of £69.90 worth of coffee and food items on 17 July, and £54.50 of alcohol and coffee on 14 July. He also admitted stealing £80 of wine from a Sainsbury's on 14 July and £63 of alcohol on 22 April. The Bill, which ran from 1984 until 2010, followed the professional and personal lives of officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill area of east London.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Moment actor who played PC Reg Hollis in The Bill turns real-life crimefighter to foil runaway thief before handing him over to real police
This is the incredible moment the actor who played PC Reg Hollis in The Bill turns into a real-life crimefighter to foil a runaway thief before handing him over to the real police. Footage has captured Jeff Stewart, best known for playing the legendary role of PC Reg Hollis in The Bill, assisting Hampshire police officers in arresting a shoplifter in Southampton on Wednesday, July 23. Two members of the force are initially seen chasing after 29-year-old Mohammed Diallo as he exited a Co-op supermarket in Southampton with his bike. While the thief initially manages to get on his bike, he eventually falls off, with officers quickly tackling him to the ground in a car park as he desperately tries to escape their grip. Then, Mr Stewart, who starred in over 900 episodes of the hit ITV drama from its inception in 1984 until he left in 2008, proceeds to sprint across to assist police with the shoplifter, helping to sit on his legs as officers arrest him. As an officer turns to the Scottish actor to thank him, Mr Stewart, 69, is heard saying in response: 'Well, I was in The Bill for 24 years'. One bewildered officer then replies: 'Amazing! Were you? Can we have a photo with you after?' Following the incident, Hampshire Police praised the quick-thinking assistance of Mr Stewart, with a force spokesman remarking: 'Long since retired from Sun Hill station - but he's still got it!' This is the incredible moment Jeff Stewart (pictured), the actor who played PC Reg Hollis in The Bill, turns into a real-life crimefighter to foil a runaway thief before handing him over to the police Footage has captured Mr Stewart (pictured) assisting Hampshire police officers in arresting a shoplifter in Southampton on Wednesday, July 23 As an officer turns to the Scottish actor to thank him, Mr Stewart, 69, is heard saying in response: 'Well, I was in The Bill for 24 years' Pictured: Mr Steward with one of the Hampshire Police officers he assisted that day Reflecting on his incredible help that day, they added: 'In policing you should always expect the unexpected, but this really wasn't on The Bill for this week. 'Officers making an arrest in Southampton were aided by none other than TV's PC Reg Hollis during an incident on Wednesday July 23. 'The officers... were in the city in the afternoon when they were alerted by staff at Co-op in Ocean Way to a suspected shoplifter, who attempted to make good his escape on a bicycle.' As he attempted to flee the scene, the thief, 29-year-old Mohammed Diallo, then fell off his bike, with officers quickly moving in to make their arrest. But, to their surprise, they had some special assistance - 'local TV legend Jeff Stewart - who played PC Hollis for 24 years in The Bill - came to their aid by sitting on the suspect's legs while officers put him in cuffs.' Sam Holton, who witnessed the incredible ordeal, was working from his home when he heard 'lots of screaming and commotion' outside. He added: 'I see this guy cycling away, and he is being chased by a member of the public and two police. 'By the time I had whipped out my phone, the first police officer tackled the guy to the floor on his bike, and the other chap caught up. Mr Stewart, who starred in over 900 episodes of the hit ITV drama from its inception in 1984 until he left in 2008, proceeds to sprint across to assist police with the shoplifter, helping to sit on his legs as officers arrest him. Pictured: Mr Stewart as PC Reg Hollis in 'The Bill' in 2007 Following the incident, Hampshire Constabulary praised the quick-thinking assistance of Mr Stewart, with a force spokesman remarking: 'Long since retired from Sun Hill station - but he's still got it!' Two members of the force are initially seen chasing after 29-year-old Mohammed Diallo as he exited a shop in Southampton with his bike Sam Holton, who witnessed the incredible ordeal, was working from his home when he heard 'lots of screaming and commotion' outside 'There was an older guy chasing behind the police. He helped the police hold the guy.' Diallo - from Southampton - admitted five counts of theft, totalling £284 at Southampton Magistrates Court. He will be sentenced next week. Mr Stewart first shot to fame as PC Reg Hollis in the soap in which he appeared for nearly a thousand episodes. He starred alongside Graham Cole's PC Tony Stamp and Mark Wingett's character DC Jim Carver. Though he didn't appear in the pilot episode, he featured regularly from the first regular instalment onwards and appeared in a total of 872 episodes. The star played Reg for 24 years, before the character was axed in January 2008. Speaking in 2011 about the decision, Mr Stewart told The Sun: 'I felt I had been badly let down.' A spokesman for Hampshire Police said: 'Officers making an arrest in Southampton were aided by none other than TV's PC Reg Hollis during an incident on Wednesday July 23' Diallo (pictured) - from Southampton - admitted five counts of theft, totalling £284 at Southampton Magistrates Court. He will be sentenced next week While he initially manages to get on his bike, he eventually falls off, with officers quickly tackling him to the ground in a car park as he desperately tries to escape their grip After hearing the plans from the show's producers, the Scotsman went back to his dressing room and still dazed by the news, attempted to take his own life. As he began to black out, he changed his mind and rang the front desk for help. Luckily he was found in time and was rushed from the studios in Merton, South West London to hospital. 'I didn't see a counsellor, it was evident I was OK and I never worried how it would affect my career. 'I thought, "I have a choice, you can either stagnate or blossom"', he added. Though Mr Stewart (pictured in 2007) didn't appear in the pilot episode, the star played Reg for 24 years, before the character was axed in January 2008 Mr Stewart first shot to fame as PC Reg Hollis in the soap in which he appeared for nearly a thousand episodes. He starred alongside Graham Cole's PC Tony Stamp and Mark Wingett's character DC Jim Carver Though The Bill was Mr Stewart's (pictured centre, biggest role to date, Mr Stewart has appeared in a number of other programmes including Crossroads, Doctor Who and Hi-De-Hi! The Bill ran for a total of 26 years, with the popular series ending in 2010 after being axed - much to the dismay of staunch fans. Though The Bill was his biggest role to date, Mr Stewart has appeared in a number of other programmes including Crossroads, Doctor Who and Hi-De-Hi!. He has also starred in independent films and won a Best Actor award for his role in Under Jakob's Ladder at the Manhattan Film Festival in 2011.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The Bill's PC Reg Hollis helps arrest thief in Southampton
A former star of ITV's The Bill has helped real-life officers arrest a suspected Stewart, who played PC Reg Hollis for 24 years, came to the aid of police in Ocean Way, Southampton, on fleeing suspect fell off a bicycle before being handcuffed and Stewart, who lives locally, sat on his video of the arrest released by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, officers thanked the actor before asking for a group photo. The star replied: "No, sure, man. Well, I was in The Bill for 24 years, in the TV show. Yeah, I played Reg."The body-worn police video showed officers running across a car park in pursuit of the suspect who was wheeling a fell off as he started to pedal away and was wrestled to the actor, wearing shorts and sunglasses, was on the scene seconds later, helping the two posted: "Long since retired from Sun Hill station - but he's still got it!"Stewart left the long-running police drama in 2008. Police said the thief, 29-year-old Mohamed Diallo, of Anglesea Road, admitted stealing alcohol and food in five separate incidents and will be sentenced by Southampton magistrates in August. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
New York Times
07-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Will Hudson's Bay's 355-Year-Old Charter Go to the Highest Bidder?
The end came a little bit early for the sprawling Hudson's Bay Company store in downtown Ottawa on Sunday when the oldest company in North America stopped trading after 355 years. At about 5 o'clock, I watched as the doors were locked about an hour ahead of schedule. There was little point in holding out for the final hour. Aside from heavily discounted jewelry, which was brought in for the liquidation sale, there was almost no merchandise left on the store's five remaining sales floors. Earlier in the day, the leftovers had been priced at $1. [Read: A 355-Year-Old Company That Once Owned One-Third of Canada Is Shutting Down] The shoppers left inside after the doors had been locked consisted of a long line of jewelry buyers and a handful of people dithering about whether they really needed a mannequin or a store fixture. My grandmother had a career selling women's 'foundation garments' at a department store (not the Bay), and before university, I sold cameras at a Simpsons store that was later absorbed into Hudson's Bay. So I found it a melancholy scene. But there was still some final levity. To the amusement of two plainclothes security guards — people once called floorwalkers — among the people rapping on the doors to be let in for a final visit was a woman they described as a 'frequent flier,' a recidivist shoplifter. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
