Police have shared a CCTV picture of two women they want to speak to following a spate of shoplifting at a shop in east Manchester.
The suspects have been targeting a shop on Ashton Old Road in Openshaw, police said. Two people are believed to have stolen around £1,000 worth of clothes from the store.
One of the offenders became 'aggressive and threatening' when approached by a staff member, officers added. After taking the items, police believe the suspects left the scene in a black Audi A3 each time.
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Officers have now shared a CCTV picture of the two women they want to speak to as part of an appeal on social media. The women 'may be able to help with enquiries'.
In full, the appeal said: "#APPEAL | Police appeal for information following a spate of shoplifting at a store on Ashton Old Road. Detectives are appealing for information to help identify two people who are suspected of shoplifting items over £1,000 in value from a clothing store on Ashton Old Road, Openshaw.
"When approached by a staff member, one of the offenders has become aggressive and threatening. On each occasion the offenders have been in the store, they have then left in a black Audi A3.
"The investigation team would like to speak to the women pictured as it is believed they may be able to help with their enquiries. Anyone with information, is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting log number 2966 of the 10th November 2022.
"Or contact us on our Live Chat service at https://orlo.uk/41cWM Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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