Men sought after iPhone is stolen

Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to after the theft from the O2 shop on Penny Street in the city,

Two men went into the shop and one made his way to the counter while the second man sat down on a chair at the end of the counter.

This man then reached over and stole the iPhone which was left on the counter under a bag.

Both men then left the shop making no attempt to pay.

The first man is described as white, medium build, approximately 5ft 8 in height, with a bald head wearing a black coat with blue jeans, in his 40s and with a southern accent.

The second man is described as white, slim build, approximately 5ft 8 in height, with dark brown receeding hair, wearing black coat, black trousers, in his 40s and also with a southern accent.

To date, on-going enquiries have not yet identified the male that we need to speak to.

PC John Bradshaw, from Lancaster & Morecambe Police, said: “We would appeal to the public to help us and provide any information in regards to the identification of the male in the CCTV stills provided.”

The theft happened at 4.44pm on Tuesday, December 2.

Anybody with any information can call police on 101 quoting Crime Number WB1401688 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

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