Officers have released images of a man and a woman who they would like to trace.(Image: Northumbria Police)

CCTV released after clothing stolen from Northumberland Next outlet

by · ChronicleLive

CCTV images have been released after clothing was stolen from a Northumberland store.

Officers investigating a report of shoplifting in Morpeth have released images of a man and a woman who they would like to trace. Both were in the area at the time of the thefts and could have valuable information that can assist police.

It was reported that two suspects had entered a Next outlet and stuffed clothes into a bags. They then left the premises without paying.

Officers investigating a report of shoplifting in Northumberland have released images of a man and a woman who they would like to trace.(Image: Northumbria Police)

A statement from Northumbria Police said: "At around 5.30pm on Saturday, October 19, police received a report of theft at the Next outlet on Stanley Terrace in Morpeth. It was reported that two offenders had entered the shop and placed a number of clothing items into backpacks before leaving the premises without paying.

"Officers have today (Wednesday) released images of a man and a woman who they would like to speak to as part of their investigation. Both were in the area at the time of the thefts and could have valuable information that can assist police."

Officers investigating a report of shoplifting in Northumberland have released images of a man and a woman who they would like to trace.(Image: Northumbria Police)

The individuals pictured, or anyone who recognises them, are asked to contact police by sending a DM on social media, use the live chat on the Northumbria Police website or go here quoting crime number 123636M/24.

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