West Mercia Police have released an image of a woman who may have information about a theft at a sweet shop in Dawley, Telford, where a pram was used to conceal stolen items.
Theft at Thomas Allsorts
Police allege that a woman entered Thomas Allsorts on High Street in Dawley at around 3.20pm on Sunday, June 13, pushing a pram. She selected multiple items from the shelves and placed some of them into the bottom of the pushchair, concealing them from view.
She then proceeded to the till and paid for a small number of products, but did not pay for the items hidden beneath the pram. After completing the transaction, she left the store without paying for the concealed goods.
Police appeal for information
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are appealing to identify this woman as we believe she can assist with enquiries following a theft from a shop in Dawley, Telford. Around 3.20pm on Sunday 13 June at Thomas Allsorts on the High Street, a woman entered the store with a pushchair and selected multiple items. Some of these were concealed beneath the pushchair. She then paid for a small number of items before leaving the store without paying for the concealed goods. It is believed this woman was in the area at the time and could help with enquiries."
The police have shared an image of the woman in the hope that members of the public can identify her or provide information that could lead to her identification.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to contact PC Sam Ryall by email at samantha.ryall@westmercia.police.uk. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
The incident occurred on the High Street in Dawley, a town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. Thomas Allsorts is a well-known sweet shop in the area, popular with locals and visitors alike.
