Two charged with shoplifting from Preston store
Thursday, May 30, 2024
We have charged two women following a theft from a shop in Preston.
We were called to TK Maxx on Fishergate at around 1.30pm yesterday (Wednesday, 29th May, 2024). It was reported shoes, underwear and socks, totalling around £400 had been stolen.
Two women were arrested at the scene.
Liona Mitrache, 23 and Alina Avanu, 23, both from New Hall Lane, Preston have been charged with theft from a shop. They have both been released on bail and will appear in court on 29th August.
Operation Vulture is Lancashire Constabulary’s response to shoplifting across the county. The operation will see dedicated officers undertaking hotspot patrolling, increasing their visibility in targeted areas and creating strong partnerships with retailers across the county to better share intelligence, get a deeper understanding of retail crime and identify more offenders.
