POLICE want to question these two people in connection with an alleged shoplifting in Newtown Hall, Durham City.

A police spokesman said the male and female entered the Co-operative stores in Newton Hall, Durham, between 7.15pm and 8.35pm on Saturday May 5.

They allegedly selected a large quantity of meat, placed it into a bag then left the store without making any attempt to pay. The female is desribed as aged 25-35 approximately 5ft 4in tall, of thin build, fair complexion, long black hair tied back in a pony tail, wearing a white T-shirt under a sleeveless cardigan type top with buttons down the front, light blue skinny jeans, sandals and sunglasses.

The male is described as aged 25-35, 5ft 7in tall, of thin build, thin face, short cropped dark hair, wearing a black jacket over a dark T-shirt with what appeared to be writing on the front. He was carrying a black and white carrier or shopping type bag.

Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111 or Durham Police on new non-urgent number 101, quoting Crime No ED1201609 for Durham and EF1200764 for Easington.