Intrepid journalist Nick Wallis tours Britain in search of crimes recorded on video. Nick visits police forces, private detectives, local councils, shopping centres, sports events and members of the public; hunting down stories on how CCTV and new technological advances are being used in the fight against all kinds of criminals.

From handbag snatching to gangland murder, Wallis shows us a series of shocking scenes and real crimes, and exploring the devious tactics of pickpockets, shoplifters and con artists. Wallis also teams up with Britain’s leading slight of hand expert to reveal the working methods and skills of real con artists.