Woman charged after three alleged shop thefts in Leigh town centre

Police have charged a woman <i>(Image: Stock)</i>
Police have charged a woman (Image: Stock)
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A WOMAN has been charged after three alleged shop thefts from a well-known chemist in Leigh town centre.

Greater Manchester Police said officers from the Leigh Neighbourhood Town Centre Team acted following reports of three shoplifting incidents on Wednesday, November 4.

Police said a 46-year-old woman arrested on Thursday morning.

She has since been charged with three counts of shop theft and is due to appear before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on December 16.

In a statement, Wigan and Leigh Police said: "We remain committed to tackling retail crime and supporting businesses across our communities."

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