Police appeal for make-up thief is social media hit

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Image caption, A thief stole 拢600 worth of cosmetics from a store in Coatbridge

A light-hearted appeal to trace a shoplifter by police in Lanarkshire has become a social media hit.

Officers turned to Twitter in a bid to find a thief who stole 拢600 worth of cosmetics from a local Boots store.

"We are looking for a 40-year-old man who looks 20, glowing skin, long eyelashes, raised eyebrows & pronounced lips," they added.

In response, one pun-loving joker : "Is there any foundation to these allegations?"

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The post by Monklands police sparked a series of witty responses from their followers on the social media platform.

Referring to a popular brand of make-up, : "If you put him in an identity parade, will he be No 7 in the line up?"

: "When questioned as to why he had allegedly stolen 拢600 of cosmetics the suspect simply answered 'Because I'm worth it.'"

The theft happened at Boots in Main Street, Coatbridge, at about 12:30 on Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers.