Twirly Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > But according to the OP, this was done with the > approval of the police. If that is true, they must > be pretty sure that these people did shoplift. > Presumably they don't actually know who they are, > and so cannot go and arrest them or prosecute. If > the accused shoplifters did come and complain, > presumably the police would take appropriate > action against them for shoplifting, so it's > unlikely that they will come forward. > > However, it would be inadvisable for anyone to do > this without consulting the police first. Nothing personal, but who would in their right mind ask the filth for legal advice ?