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Thief Trackers

Reality

Factual: Crime & Justice

Thief Trackers tells the story of what becomes of everyday possessions that are stolen.

Thief Trackers tells the story of what becomes of everyday possessions when they are stolen, and how police and members of the public use cutting-edge technology to fight back.

Matt Crook

Simon Harries

Sue Davies

Objective Productions

Thief Trackers: Series 1: Episode 8

Series 1

Episode 8

BBC One - Thief Trackers, Series 1, Episode 8

Footage reveals the techniques used by a thief stealing handbags in London.

Reality series following stolen possessions. West Midlands Police track down a burglar who committed break-ins after his release from prison wearing a GPS-based ankle tag.

Tracking technology reveals where stolen items are taken. Startling footage reveals the techniques used by a devious female thief on the loose in London who steals handbags from the unwary. Meanwhile, West Midlands Police track down Birmingham's dimmest burglar, who committed break-ins after his release from prison wearing a GPS-based ankle tag.

Thief Trackers: Series 1

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