Phone stolen as owner pays for goods in local sports shop

Wiltshire Police is appealing for information to identify two people after a mobile phone was taken from a shop counter in Swindon.

Around 3pm on Sunday 26 February 2017 the owner of the phone placed it on the counter of JD Sports in Regent Street while she was paying for some goods.  As she turned to walk away, forgetting to pick up her phone, an unknown male took it and walked out of the store.

PC Emily Grigor said:  “We would like to speak to the couple in the CCTV image attached in relation to this.

“If you recognise them or saw anyone acting suspiciously in this shop or nearby around this time please contact me.”

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If you can help with our enquiries please contact PC Emily Grigor on 101 or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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