![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/moment-have-a-go-heroes-swoop-on-thieves-stealing-tesco-groceries/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GM_03-10_CAR-SWOOP_COMP-1.jpg&description=THIS is the moment have-a-heroes swooped on thieves allegedly loading up their cars with stolen groceries. Video shows three men throwing shopping into their cars in a Tesco's car park in Waltham Abbey, Essex, yesterday. 3 Video shows alleged shoplifters packing up their cars 3 Have-a-go-heroes stopped them from leaving Tescos 3 Cops later arrested two people The trio are seen hastily shoving groceries a black Volkswagen polo from a shopping trolley before jumping into the car. But before they drive away a group of men storm the vehicle and start demanding the alleged thieves get out of the car. They open the doors and begin to pull the alleged shoplifters out of the car as they attempt to fight back. Shocked witnesses are heard saying 'call the police' as a Tesco security worker arrives and attempts to open the boot. The men manage to get the alleged thieves out of the car - and a struggle to restrain the men ensues,. One of then alleged thieves attempts to headbutt one of the men and ends up falling to the ground. Police later arrived on the scene and arrested two of the men, aged 17 and 27, on suspicion of theft. They have been released on conditional bail and have been banned from the Tesco store. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Blakesley, of our West Local Policing Area, said: 'We're acutely aware of the impact theft has on our businesses and we work extremely hard, first and foremost, to respond to incidents when they happen and make arrests and, secondly, to ensure businesses are supported by our dedicated business crime team when they feel they would benefit from that independent advice. 'In this case, officers from our community policing team arrived quickly to make arrests and we thank all members of the public who reported the incident to us.' It comes as new figures revealed a shocking increase in violence directed towards frontline employees. Tesco boss Ken Murphy described the impact on staff as "heartbreaking" and slammed the assaults as "unacceptable"){kind=link}
THIS is the moment have-a-heroes swooped on thieves allegedly loading up their cars with stolen groceries.
Video shows three men throwing shopping into their cars in a Tesco’s car park in Waltham Abbey, Essex, yesterday.
The trio are seen hastily shoving groceries a black Volkswagen polo from a shopping trolley before jumping into the car.
But before they drive away a group of men storm the vehicle and start demanding the alleged thieves get out of the car.
They open the doors and begin to pull the alleged shoplifters out of the car as they attempt to fight back.