Mandurah Police have formed a new team targeting several shopping centres starting with Mandurah Forum where 10 people have been caught stealing,
Police conducted an operation in Mandurah Forum on Thursday along with covert officers in major retail stores.
The late night shopping blitz resulted in 10 people being charged with stealing offences while others were cautioned.
Items stolen ranged from a bag of lollies to household goods and makeup.
Mandurah Police said one person tried to walk out with a trolley load of goods worth $270 without paying.
Police will conduct similar operations at Halls Head Central and the new Lakelands Shopping Centre.
Mandurah LPT7 conducted an operation in the Mandurah forum today with 10 people caught stealing. #caughtredhanded pic.twitter.com/5HrIlLH8mY
— Mandurah Police (@MandurahPol) July 6, 2017
Mandurah Crab Fest boasts huge range of free, family friendly entertainment
Fuel prices surge in Perth, Mandurah
Teen boys charged over Mandurah burglaries
Tragic update in search for missing man Robert Snyder
Premier Roger Cook to leave Kwinana electorate, move to Perth
Mandurah Marine Rescue's new vessel named in memory of nun who survived 1959 boating accident
Teen dies in motorbike crash at Waroona Dam
Shark alert issued after whale carcass reported at Preston Beach
Kwinana businesses to refuse serving students during school hours