POLICE are trying to trace a woman who stole a pair of gloves from a shop in Bishop Auckland.

The unknown woman stole the woolen gloves from Poundland, on Newgate Street, sometime between 5pm and 5.30pm yesterday (Saturday, November 2).

She is described as white, aged between 40 and 50-years-old, of average build and about 5ft 10ins tall. She was wearing a grey, black and white checked jacket, with jeans and boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Jamie Pitt, on 101.