Arrests over multiple thefts from supermarkets

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Image caption, Officers received reports three people left Sainsbury's in Colwick without paying for items
  • Author, Will Jefford
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, East Midlands

Three women have been arrested in connection with the suspected theft of 拢500 worth of goods from supermarkets.

Officers received reports three people left Sainsbury's in Colwick, Nottinghamshire, without paying for items.

The suspects, aged 38, 34, and 21, were arrested on suspicion of theft after police said they pulled over a car.

As well as Sainsbury鈥檚 items, officers also seized suspected stolen goods from Asda and Morrisons stores.

Image source, Nottinghamshire Police

Image caption, Police found 拢500 of stolen goods in the back of a car

Sgt Mohson Hussain, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Shop theft is not a victimless crime, and it can have a significant detrimental impact on retail staff and shop customers."

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