UK police concerned they cannot produce accurate “eFit” sketches of criminals due to an increase in crimes committed by criminals wearing Covid-19 face masks – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

UK police concerned they cannot produce accurate “eFit” sketches of criminals due to an increase in crimes committed by criminals wearing Covid-19 face masks




A spokesperson for Kent police Identification suite has stated that they are seeing an increase in reports of suspects wearing masks. And while we view each case separately, sometimes it can be more stressful for the victim to go through the process of making an efit, than the result is useful to the investigation” reports the Guardian.

The issue of criminals using face-masks to conceal their identities, even in broad daylight is a worldwide concern but not all criminals are lucky to get away with using a face- mask. Nottingham police identified one burglar where he had his mask on throughout the burglary. They proved it was him because he had tattoos on his face.

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