Shoplifting has become a common occurrence for high street retailers (Picture: Shutterstock)New technology being rolled out in high street shops will help the Metropolitan Police crack down on shoplifting in London. Which London boroughs will release the technology? ‘Reported shoplifting offences across London are down by almost 4%, but we’re not taking our foot off the pedal as evidenced by this continued use of new tech. The force is expanding the initiative to eight other London boroughs today (Picture: Met)From today, the force will expand it to retailers in Southwark, Lambeth, Sutton, Croydon, Bromley, Hillingdon, Ealing and Hounslow. Julie Murphy, vice president for Boots’ London and travel division, said the health and beauty giant was committed to partnering with the force to tackle retail crime.