A man and woman who attempted to steal over £2,500 from supermarkets in the Stockton area have been charged to appear at court on Tuesday, March 28.

The 35-year-old man and the 30-year-old woman were arrested yesterday on Tuesday (March 14) as officers focused on arresting outstanding prolific offenders of retail crime.

The man was charged with thefts of £900 worth of groceries on November 28, and a theft of £322 worth of groceries both from Tesco on Leelholme Road in Billingham, and theft of a Ninja food grill worth £200 from Asda Living at Teesside Retail Park on March 6.

The woman was charged with theft of two Shark vacuum cleaners worth £400 from Asda at Teesside Park, theft of £250 worth of groceries from Tesco in Ingleby Barwick on March 7, and vodka worth £64 from Tesco Petrol Station in Ingleby Barwick on February 28.

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They were both charged with theft of light fittings worth £400 from Asda at Teesside Park.

If you witness similar criminal activity in your area, don't hesitate to get in touch with Cleveland Police on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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