Suspected thieves arrested after stealing 15 bottles of whiskey and a multi-pack of Twirls in Poulton shoplifting spree
Police in the Fylde were called into action after supermarket staff reported a spate of alleged thefts at stores in Poulton on Sunday afternoon (February 24).
According to officers, the suspected thieves had then tried to sell the goods around town, before their uninsured Fiat was stopped near Lidl off Garstang Road East.
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Hide AdAmong the items seized were 15 bottles of whiskey, three blocks of cheese, four packets of bacon, five boxes of Thornton's chocolates and a multi-pack of Twirls.
Police said the driver of the uninsured Fiat had also been drunk and had an expired driving licence.
The car has been seized by police.
A spokesman for Lancashire Road Police said: "The occupants of this car spent a lazy Sunday committing theft offences and then trying to sell said stolen items.
"Unfortunately, the car was uninsured, the driver was drunk and had an expired driving licence.
"Occupants arrested and car seized under section 165."