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Wollongong shoplifting sting ends in charges and arrests

May 27, 2026 5:45 pm in by

Wollongong Police have caught a stack of shoplifters red-handed this week during a crackdown on retail theft.

An eight hour blitz on Tuesday saw officers pick up 18 people in possession of stolen items, issuing 15 court attendance notices, two criminal infringement notices, and one youth caution.

A 20 year old woman was also charged with breach of bail, after allegedly being caught with more than $120 worth of stolen groceries.

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She was denied bail to appear in Bail Division court today.

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