Airline cabin crew warned over city shoplifting

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Police in Manchester have met officials of an international airline over claims that cabin crew have been caught shoplifting in the city.

Police requested the meeting with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) over concerns raised by retailers.

The PIA staff are accused of stealing goods from key retailers and hotels in the city centre.

The airline said it was taking the claims seriously and anyone found to have acted illegally would be sacked.

An email from Supt Stuart Ellison to PIA, which was subsequently leaked to the Pakistani press, said: "Some stores are regularly detaining cabin crew for shoplifting offences. Goods of a relatively low value have been stolen.

"Hotels where the airline crews have stayed have also reported items such as towels, kettles, gowns and glasses being taken
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