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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Thomas Molloy

Cops release images of wig-wearing woman wanted on suspicion of theft

Police have released two images of a woman wanted on suspicion of multiple thefts. Officers say Megan Barnes is known to wear wigs and that she frequents Hyde, Stockport and Glossop.

The 27-year-old is also said to have a 'distinctive walk' and regularly uses buses to get around. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) asked anyone who has seen Barnes to tell police and also appealed for her to hand herself in.

Sharing an appeal on the GMP Tameside Facebook page, a spokesman wrote: Megan Joanne Barnes, date of birth 17/10/1994, is WANTED for multiple offences of THEFT and has been circulated on the Police National Computer. Every effort is being made to locate BARNES.

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"She is currently believed to frequenting the Hyde / Stockport / Glossop area. She has a very distinctive walk, sometime is seen wearing wigs and uses the bus network.

"Any member of the public who sees BARNES is encouraged to ring the Police and notify them of her location and description. BARNES if you are reading this, hand YOURSELF in to your local Police Station.

Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Barnes is asked to contact GMP on 101 or using the live chat feature on the GMP website. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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