Men Arrested After Thefts From Shops In Market Harborough
Written by HFM News on 11th March 2024
Three men were arrested after a large amount of items were stolen from shops in Market Harborough yesterday.
Police were alerted by shop staff following thefts from three stores in the town centre, with staff and members of the public challenging the men in one of them.
Arrests were made following thefts from shops in the town centre
Officers located three people on the outskirts of town after descriptions were passed to them.
Stolen property including clothing and toiletries was also recovered.
Men aged 29, 32 and 55 from Leicester were arrested on suspicion of theft and remain in custody.
The arrests come after traders last week expressed concern over a rise in shoplifting in the town centre.
Sgt Pete Jelbert from Market Harborough Police Station has praised shop staff for passing on information so quickly and told HFM it shows why it is important all incidents are reported:
