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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.
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