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Police release latest photos of people of interest in Telford shoplifting investigations

Police have released a series of images of people they hope can help them with investigations into shop thefts around Telford.

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West Mercia Police officers have published a series of photos as they hunt the culprits behind five thefts at shops across Telford.

The shops targeted include Smyths Toys, Just for Pets, a Co-op, and two different Asda stores.

Officers have released a series of photos relating to the incidents - and have asked anyone with information to contact them.

The first theft took place at Asda in Donnington, at around 9.05am on September 21 last year, when items worth around £50 were taken.

Around £50 of items were taken from Asda in Donnington, at around 9.05am on September 21 last year.
Around £50 of items were taken from Asda in Donnington, at around 9.05am on September 21 last year.

The second incident was at Smyths Toys on the Telford Bridge Retail Park at around 5.15pm on November 21 last year, where an item worth £200 was stolen.

An item worth £200 was taken from Smyths Toys on the Telford Bridge Retail Park at around 5.15pm on November 21 last year.
An item worth £200 was taken from Smyths Toys on the Telford Bridge Retail Park at around 5.15pm on November 21 last year.

The third incident targeted Asda at Malinsgate, at around 1.15pm on December 17 when items worth more than £215 were taken.

Items worth more than £215 were taken from Asda at Malinsgate, at around 1.15pm on December 17.
Items worth more than £215 were taken from Asda at Malinsgate, at around 1.15pm on December 17.

Officers said the fourth incident came on New Year's Eve at the Co-op on Wrekin Drive in Donnington, when £94 of items were taken at around 6pm.

Around £94 of items were taken from the Co-op on Wrekin Drive in Donnington, at 6pm on New Year's Eve.
Around £94 of items were taken from the Co-op on Wrekin Drive in Donnington, at 6pm on New Year's Eve.

The fifth incident happened at Just for Pets on Holyhead Road in Ketley at around 1.20pm on January 10, when there was an attempt to steal items.

January 10 saw an attempt made to steal items from Just for Pets on Holyhead Road in Ketley.
January 10 saw an attempt made to steal items from Just for Pets on Holyhead Road in Ketley.

A spokesman for Telford Police said: "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 555 111."

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