Woman charged with theft from stores in Preston and North Yorkshire
Monday, January 20, 2025
We have charged a woman following a string of shoplifting offences in Preston and North Yorkshire.
We were called to Marks and Spencer on Fishergate on Thursday (16th January, 2025). It was reported that around £340 worth of items had been stolen from a number of shops.
A 53-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.
Following multiple enquiries by the Preston City Centre Team, we can now tell you that Claire Scott, 53, of no fixed address, Preston, has been charged with six counts of theft from a shop, going equipped for theft and obstructing police.
She appeared before Preston Magistrates Court on Saturday.
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.
