Woman charged after being caught with stolen goods and spotted on CCTV in Gainsborough's Marshall's Yard
A woman has been charged following a police stop in Gainsborough which led officers to recover a large quantity of suspected stolen goods.
At around 1pm on Wednesday, August 19, officers stopped a car in Gainsborough and carried out checks on the vehicle.
When officers spoke to the occupants, they said they were travelling to Retford but were unable to account for their presence in Gainsborough.
A search of the vehicle uncovered approximately 40kg of suspected stolen items, including food, washing detergents, clothing. and baby formula.
Further enquiries, including a review of CCTV footage, showed the occupants entering a number of shops within Marshall’s Yard, where some of the items are believed to have been stolen. The stolen goods are believed to be worth in excess of £1000.
Elena-Daniela Cociu, 31, of Craig Street, Peterborough was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with four counts of theft.
She is due to appear at court on Tuesday, September 8.
A 35-year-old man was also arrested but later released with no further action.
Inspector Michael Head said: “This was a great piece of proactive policing by our officers, whose diligence and quick enquiries led to the recovery of a significant quantity of suspected stolen goods.
“Theft has a real impact on businesses and their staff, and we will continue to work with retailers and partners to identify and pursue those responsible.”