Cheshire Police arrested a man in Crewe town centre, after officers responded to a shoplifting incident in the town.

On Tuesday 20 February, Cheshire Police received reports of a man shoplifting from a store on Grand Junction Retail Park.

At around 2pm, officers were deployed to the scene, locating the suspect on Earle Street, outside Crewe Market Hall.

On Tuesday 20 February, Cheshire Police received reports of a man shoplifting from a store on Grand Junction Retail Park (Ryan Parker).

A 28-year-old man was detained and arrested on suspicion of theft.

The man has since been dealt with a community resolution order.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson told Nub News: "Shortly before 2pm on Tuesday 20 February, police were made aware of reports of shoplifting from a store on Grand Junction Retail Park.

"Following enquiries, officers detained a 28-year-old man in Earle Street in relation to the incident. 

A 28-year-old man was detained and arrested on suspicion of theft. He has since been dealt with a community resolution order (Cheshire Police).

"He was arrested on suspicion of theft but has since been dealt with via a community resolution order.

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