Three women are suspected of attempting to steal more than £1,300-worth of items from Primark in Manchester city centre during a shoplifting spree.
The trio are alleged to have spent an hour filling up shopping baskets with items from the Market Street store.
Police said the women are then suspected of stuffing the goods into three suitcases, also from the shop, before trying to walk out.
They were stopped at the exit and detained by security staff.
There were 291 items, totalling £1,318.
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The items were put through the till, with the receipt measuring more than 1m.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers arrested three women - aged 22 to 26 - in connection with the incident.
They all remained in custody for questioning on Wednesday afternoon.
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