Police release image of two people after theft from till at Maplin in Northampton

Police have released an image of a two people they would like to speak to after £140 was stolen from the till of an electrionics store in Northampton.

A man and a woman went into Maplin, in St James Mill Road, Northampton between 5.35pm and 5.55pm on Tuesday, February 23, and selected goods to the value of £300.

POLICE have released an image of a two people they would like to speak to following an incident at Maplin, in St James Mill Road, Northamptonplaceholder image
POLICE have released an image of a two people they would like to speak to following an incident at Maplin, in St James Mill Road, Northampton

They handed over £300 in cash and, after the cashier had counted it, they asked for it back to re-count. They then handed the money back to the cashier who put it in the till. Shortly afterwards, the customers changed their minds and asked for a refund.

It was later found that £140 was missing.

The man is described as white, with a tanned complexion, 5ft 9in, slim, and about 30 to 40-years-old. He had thinning black hair and a beard, and was wearing a black leather jacket.

The woman was white, with a tanned complexion, 5ft 5in, with a medium build and about 30-years-old. She had long brown hair with blonde tints and was wearing a black jacket with a fur neckline.

Anyone who recognises the people pictured are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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