WHY is it that some selfish individuals decide to gain money the `easy way' through theft whilst others realise the true value of money by working extremely hard?

Money doesn't stretch very far and this is due to the greedy thieves who always want more.

If it wasn't for endless shoplifters targeting shops, prices would not be so high.

Did you know that shops mark up their goods by about a third to cover such raids and smaller scale thefts?

If you see someone stealing report them, don't ignore them. Just think you are paying for the goods they pick up and walk out with.

TRACY HUBBARD,

Gilbey Crescent,

Stansted.

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