Image appeal following thefts at bookstore in Christchurch
Officers investigating thefts at a bookstore in Christchurch are issuing images of a woman they would like to identify.
It is reported that at around 4.15pm on Monday 26 May 2025 a woman entered Bookends in High Street and stole Jellycat toys to the value of £209.92.
It is further reported that the woman returned to the shop at around 2.20pm on Sunday 8 June 2025 and stole more Jellycat toys to the value of £134.95.
Police Constable Oliver Hudson, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries into these two incidents and are now in a position to issue images of a woman we would like to identify.
“I would urge anyone who recognises her to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250082018. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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