Theft charge over Christmas selection boxes haul

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Image caption, Christmas selection boxes were taken from B&M at a Skelmersdale industrial estate, police say
  • Author, Erin Ivey
  • Role, 大象传媒 News

A man has been charged with theft after Christmas selection boxes were stolen from a Lancashire shop.

About 拢60 worth of festive chocolates were taken from B&M at Twad Valley Retail Park in Skelmersdale on 31 October, Lancashire Police said.

Officers have been patrolling shoplifting hotspots and working with retailers as part of Operation Vulture, the force added.

A 38-year-old man from Blakehall is due to appear at Preston Magistrates' Court later.

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