ITEMS worth around £1,000 were stolen from a Newbury shopping centre on Saturday (July 18).

CCTV images of three women who may have information about the shoplifting incident have been released by police.

At 12pm on Saturday, products were taken from the L’Occitane En Provence store in the Parkway Shopping Centre, amounting to approximately £1,000.

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The first offender distracted a member of staff while the products were taken from a stock drawer at the opposite end of the store.

Investigating officer PC Elena Argyrou, based at Newbury police station, said: “I am releasing this CCTV image as I believe that these women may be able to assist with my investigation.

“If you recognise these women, or believe that one of them might be you, please get in touch.

“I am also appealing to anyone who was in the shopping centre at the time and who saw anything suspicious to contact us.

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“You can contact us using the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43200221120, or by reporting online.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.”