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DPA (not FOI due to public interest issues) create a transaction between the member of the public and the local authority (or private business) that is independant of the police. By law, this cannot be refused, regardless of the severity of crime involved. However, the local authority may elect to inform the police of a request relating to an ongoing investigation. This is where the law balances well in Mary's favour.
Lost CCTV isn't something that the police could get to easily, even if they were so inclined.
Amazed at the pessimism here. Just because the police are "an authority" doesn't make them some all powerful entity who indulge in endless black bag operations to protect their own. They have a large insurance policy for a reason.