The five people Telford & Wrekin Police want to speak to as they probe shop thefts in Boots, Tesco and more

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

Published Feb 24

Last updated Feb 24

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

The incidents involved people targeting a number of shops, including Boots, Tesco, B&M, and Asda.

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

The appeals are as follows.

Police want to see if this man can help with an inquiry into a theft at Boots on Telford Forge Retail Park, on January 16, at around 1.40pm, when an item worth £120 was taken.

Police are hoping this man can help them in their investigation of a theft from Tesco in Madeley, Telford, at around 8.23am on January 6.

Police are hoping this person can help with investigations into the theft of £40 of items from B&M, Wellington, at 2.50pm on February 10.

Police are hoping this person can help them with an investigation into the theft of items from Boots at Colliers Way, Telford, at around 7.51pm on February 12.

Police are hoping this man can help with investigations into a theft from Asda in Donnington at around 4.20pm on February 12.

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."