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Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents - including £600 B&Q theft

Police investigating shop thefts in Telford and Wrekin have appealed for the public's help.

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Telford & Wrekin Police posted an appeal on social media, as officers look for people to help them with their investigations into shop thefts.

Thieves have targeted a number of shops, including B&Q, Heron Foods and Morrisons.

A police spokesman said: "Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into shop thefts in Telford."

The first images with crime references 22/52675/25 and 22/52542/25 are from Morrisons in Lawley and Sainsbury’s on the Forge Retail Park in Telford town centre respectively.

Photo: West Mercia Police
Photo: West Mercia Police

Police say that at around 5.45pm on June 12, a number of items were taken from Morrisons. Then at around 6pm on the same day, more items were taken at Sainsbury's. 

The second image, with crime reference number 22/29788/25, is from B&Q on the Bridge Retail Park in Telford town centre. 

Photo: West Mercia Police
Photo: West Mercia Police

Police say that on March 25, at around 7.20pm, items worth £600 were taken from the store.

The final image, with crime reference number 22/53367/25, is from B&M in Telford town centre. Police say items worth £79 were taken at around 8.30pm on June 14.

Photo: West Mercia Police
Photo: West Mercia Police

A spokesman for Telford & Wrekin Police added: "If you have any information that would help identify the five people pictured, please e-mail RetailCrimeTelford@westmercia.police.uk.

"Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100 per cent anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555111."