Rise of the 'posh totty' shoplifters: Organic food chain security boss claims brazen middle class customers feel 'entitled' to steal because they are regulars who 'spend a lot of money'

Brazen middle class customers feel 'entitled' to steal a few things from upmarket chains because they are regulars, a head of security has claimed. Richard Fowler, who manages security at upmarket health food brand Planet Organic, said shoplifting at the Chiswick branch takes place 'every day' - and that 'posh totty' types are part of the problem. Brazen middle class customers feel 'entitled' to steal from Planet Organic because they are regulars, the head of security claimed Richard Fowler, who manages security at Planet Organic, said shoplifting at the Chiswick branch takes place 'every day' Planet Organic has nine stores across London and claims all the products it sells are completely organic Metropolitan Police figures show that 57,453 offences were reported across London last year – an increase from 38,157 in 2022. Former Home Secretary James Cleverly previously said shoplifting has a 'corrosive effect' on people's confidence and that police should attend every incident and pursue every line of inquiry to send a message that 'you don't just get away with it'.