Toilet paper has been stolen across the UK The authorities in the UK have called on the public to stock up in case of interruptions in the payment system or emergencies, the "Telegraph" reports. Residents took the warning seriously: toilet paper, canned beans, batteries, radios, first aid kits and generators began to disappear from store shelves. Just a week ago, authorities warned of possible supply chain disruptions caused by potential cyber attacks and advised Britons to stock up on food, cash, water, blankets and other essential items.