CrimePolice identify woman who could help them following Eccles theft

Police identify woman who could help them following Eccles theft

A female suspect waited for a mum to load her baby into a car – and then stole her shopping from a trolley in Salford.

The incident took place outside a store on West One Retail Park in Eccles, at 2.25pm on Saturday.

When the mum had turned back towards her trolley, the suspect fled the scene with the victim’s bag.

Police want to speak to the woman pictured, as they believe she may have further information regarding this incident.

If you witnessed this incident, have CCTV, dashcam or any information regarding this incident or recognise the woman in the image, contact the police on 101 or report it on: www.gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2326 of 03/02/2024.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
Latest

Mastercard Study Finds Nigerian SMEs Entering the New Year with Strong Confidence and Expansion Plans

Nigerian small and medium-sized businesses are entering the coming year with an optimistic outlook, according to new findings from Mastercard. Business owners are increasingly...

Former RAF Serviceman Brings Lifelong Dream to Life with Debut Fantasy Adventure

MILTON KEYNES, UK. July 31, 2026 – After years of imagining the world of Antoria, former Royal Air Force serviceman Clive H Almey is...

Jitterbit expands integration capabilities as Manchester businesses turn to cloud-first operations

Manchester's business community is undergoing a quiet but significant shift in how companies manage their software and data. As more firms across the region adopt...

Bev Craig elected new Mayor of Greater Manchester

Bev Craig is the new Mayor of Greater Manchester. Votes for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election were counted across the city region's ten...
Subscribe to our newsletter
Business Manchester will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Don't miss

Why Manchester businesses are rethinking employee vision care as part of workplace wellness

Workplace wellness has changed shape across the North West over the past few years. Flexible working, mental health support, and a wider mix of...

Manchester Businesses Turn to Vehicle Tracking as Fleet Efficiency Becomes a Priority

Manchester's delivery vans, builders' trucks, and service vehicles are quietly getting an upgrade. Not new engines. New eyes. Across the city, more and more companies...

Jitterbit expands integration capabilities as Manchester businesses turn to cloud-first operations

Manchester's business community is undergoing a quiet but significant shift in how companies manage their software and data. As more firms across the region adopt...

Caroola Climbs to 34th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, Ranking Above the Bank of England and NHS

The North West accountancy and payroll group has now appeared in the national rankings for six consecutive years, rising from 50th to 34th over...

More News

How to make sure your business bounces back after a cybersecurity attack

You’ll rarely see a cyber breach coming. In a matter of moments, everything you've built could be put at risk, leaving you to pick up...

Teenager arrested after proactive drug dealing operation in Chorlton

A teenage boy was arrested by South Manchester police following a proactive plain clothes operation to combat drug dealing in the area. Officers headed to...

Fake ‘luxury’ goods worth £3 million found in trading standards raid

More than 5,000 fake luxury goods worth £3.1 million have been uncovered in Bury by trading standards officers. The huge haul was discovered in raids...