POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a woman who took clothes from two high street stores.
The woman went into Fat Face, on High Street, Durham, at about 4pm on Saturday, February 28.
She picked out two items of clothing and went into a changing room. She left the shop without paying for one of the items, which she had put in a bag.
The women then went into nearby New Look, selected three items of clothing, put them in a bag and left without paying.
She was chased by shop staff, went into a toilet and abandoned the items, which were recovered.
Durham Police want to speak to the woman, who is described as white, heavy build with long brown hair.
Anyone who can help should call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.
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