A COUPLE drove off with a trolley-load of groceries without paying for them.

The man and a woman went into Morrisons, in North Road, Darlington, at about 1.30pm, on Wednesday.

After loading their trolley, they walked through the checkout and out of the store.

Before security was alerted they piled the goods into a red, A-registered Austin Montego, in which two male accomplices were waiting, and drove off.

Anybody who has information is asked to ring Darlington police on (01325) 467681, or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555111.