Police are said to be incredibly frustrated with BP who have refused to employ security guards at a crime hotspot

This is the shocking moment two thieves ransacked a BP petrol station – dubbed ‘Britain’s most looted shop’ – in front of helpless staff.

Footage, which has gone viral on social media, shows a brazen couple stealing meat and ready meals from the shelves during the raid, which took place at the BP Fourways garage and M&S Simply Food in Corby, Northamptonshire, this week.

Residents have been left shocked at the incident, as police have criticised BP – saying they are too relaxed in their deterrents against criminals.

Locals also say that the petrol station is fuelling a crime wave in the town, and is a soft touch for criminals and drug users who steal food to sell for their next fix.

Northamptonshire Police have also criticised BP, and have said they are ‘frustrated’ with the fuel giant for failing to deter criminals.

Police are said to be incredibly frustrated with BP who have refused to employ security guards at a crime hotspot

Police are said to be incredibly frustrated with BP who have refused to employ security guards at a crime hotspot

In an unusual step, Northamptonshire Police have publicly aired their frustrations at bosses of BP, despite multiple meetings with local officers over many months

In an unusual step, Northamptonshire Police have publicly aired their frustrations at bosses of BP, despite multiple meetings with local officers over many months

Earlier this week a video surfaced online of the M&S food shop being ransacked by a couple with their faces covered

Earlier this week a video surfaced online of the M&S food shop being ransacked by a couple with their faces covered

The company has still not forked out for security guards at the garage.

There are also shocking claims that staff face being disciplined if they challenge or try and stop shoplifters in the act.

In the latest raid, which happened on Monday 13 February, a man and a woman donned face masks as they casually helped themselves to food in front of staff.

A stunned customer who filmed the video approached the crooks as they filled carrier bags with stolen goodies.

He mockingly says to them: ‘Hello, you alright?

‘Go on, why not have a bit of the steak?

‘Do you not think someone’s got to pay for all this s**t mate?’

A female staff member then says: ‘They’ve got no thought for anybody but themselves.’

The customer then asks the male thief: ‘Are you seriously doing this?’

Since the video was posted on Facebook it has gone viral with tens of thousands of views and shares.

One social media user said: ‘The BP garage is an absolute joke. It’s like Supermarket Sweep for criminals.’

Another joked: ‘This is not just shoplifting*this is M&S shoplifting.’

Another said: ‘Welcome to Corby, home of Britain’s most looted shop.’

Meanwhile, residents living nearby have said that it is not unusual to see police called to the petrol station up to eight times a day.

A member of the public filmed the video and can be heard asking the thieves 'do you not think someone's got to pay for this?'

A member of the public filmed the video and can be heard asking the thieves ‘do you not think someone’s got to pay for this?’

Crimes at the garage have quadrupled since 2020 when just 47 offences were recorded

Crimes at the garage have quadrupled since 2020 when just 47 offences were recorded

There are also claims that staff face being disciplined if they challenge or try and stop shoplifters in the act

There are also claims that staff face being disciplined if they challenge or try and stop shoplifters in the act

One local said: ‘The crack cocaine users can go in, get enough to get their money for their next fix and do it again the next day.

‘This is fuelling a crime wave and in turn is fuelling Corby’s drugs industry.

‘These are not soft drugs – it’s crack and heroin.

‘This situation at the BP garage is directly contributing to the addictions of some of the most vulnerable people in Corby.

‘The garage is behind a spike in crime and it means insurance premiums for everyone in Corby go up.

‘The police are obviously doing everything they can and are down there multiple times every day – but they understandably cannot put an officer there permanently.’

Police have met with company bosses several times to urge them to employ security guards, but their pleas have so far fallen on deaf ears.

Speaking about this issue, a Police spokesperson said: ‘Over the past 18 months, our officers in Corby have been working extremely hard to try and tackle the issues at the BP Fourways Garage in Cottingham Road.

‘This work has included multiple arrests which have resulted in court appearances and convictions, multiple meetings with BP, and the issuing of crime prevention advice to the store and the company themselves.

‘We are very frustrated with the situation and the video that is circulating on social media is extremely concerning.

‘We would urge BP to work with us to tackle this issue as it’s imperative that this store becomes a safer place for the staff and its customers.’

Therefore, cops are now considering applying to the council powers to strip the store’s alcohol licence to prevent crime and disorder. 

Footage shows the brazen couple stealing meat and ready meals from the shelves during the raid of the BP Fourways garage and M&S Simply Food in Corby

Footage shows the brazen couple stealing meat and ready meals from the shelves during the raid of the BP Fourways garage and M&S Simply Food in Corby

Residents living nearby say it is not unusual to see police called to the petrol station up to eight times a day

Residents living nearby say it is not unusual to see police called to the petrol station up to eight times a day

A BP spokesperson said: ‘The safety of our staff and customers is our number one priority.

‘We support all staff at our sites, with measures include staff training, CCTV and security personnel depending on the need at sites.

‘However we don’t discuss details of specific security arrangements at individual sites.

‘We are working closely with the police to support their work to arrest and prosecute these criminals.’

Last year there were 188 crimes recorded at the garage including shoplifting, violence, robbery, criminal damage. In May alone a shocking 33 shoplifting offences were recorded.

Crimes at the garage have quadrupled since 2020, when just 47 offences were recorded.

Northamptonshire Police have been contacted by MailOnline for a further comment.

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