Rise of the 'posh totty' shoplifters: How brazen middle class customers feel 'entitled' to pinch a few bits from upmarket chains because they are regulars... to the tune of £900,000-a-year

Rise of the 'posh totty' shoplifters: How brazen middle class customers feel 'entitled' to pinch a few bits from upmarket chains because they are regulars...

to the tune of £900,000-a-year READ MORE: How a well-heeled mother became Britain's most prolific shoplifter By Katherine Lawton Published: 09:30 EDT, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 09:51 EDT, 22 July 2024 e-mail View comments 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. He claimed the brand loses a staggering £900,000 a year as a result of stealing.

The chain has nine stores across London and claims all the products it sells are organic. Speaking to the BBC , Mr Fowler said: 'We've got our homeless ..

. Then we have what I would call the posh totty people. 'They shop in Planet Organic on a daily basis, they spend a lot of money with our business.

'[They think] ''Today I'm a little bit short of money, so I'm entitled to steal something''.' Brazen middle class customers feel 'entitled' to steal from Planet Organic because they are regulars, the head of security claimed Richard Fowler (pictured), who manages security at Planet Organic, said shoplifting at the Chiswick branch takes place 'every day' Planet Organic has nine stores .