Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 10:35hrs
“As a Police Officer we are never off-duty”
An off-duty police officer arrested a suspected shoplifter while he was out buying flowers for his wife.
PC Matt Bond was shopping at the Asda in Highbridge when he heard a commotion at the front of the store and saw two suspected shoplifters running for the exit.
With the support of two members of the public and the security guard, one of the suspects was arrested. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the second person.
PC Bond said: “I would like to commend the two brave members of the public and the security guard who tried to assist me during the altercation and then with detaining the adult suspect.
“As a police officer, we are never off-duty so I didn’t think twice about putting myself back on duty and making the arrest. I am humbled by the praise I am receiving from colleagues for my actions but this is just another day in the office for me.
“It is our priority to protect the public and I would not hesitate to step in again and challenge someone who is suspected of breaking the law.”
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