Rise in suspects using face coverings to mask identity, say Kent police
First published on Fri 16 Apr 2021 10.41 EDT Would Covid masks help criminals get away with it? It was the question posed by police, academics and many others when face coverings became compulsory in shops and other premises last year. Now, it seems, they have their answer as Kent police say catching suspects has become even trickier as putting together an accurate efit – which officers use like wanted posters – is difficult when the person in question is wearing a mask. Susan Morrison, a civilian supervisor at Kent police’s identification suite, said: “We are seeing an increase in re...
Source: theguardian.com