Police officer charged with shop theft
PC Christopher Spence, 43, is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court
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A Devon and Cornwall Police officer is due in court after being accused of theft.
The force said PC Christopher Spence, 43, has been charged following an incident at a shop while he was off duty in Bideford on 12 February.
PC Spence, who is based in North Devon, has been suspended from duty, a police spokesperson said.
He is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Friday, the force added.
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