SCHOOLCHILDREN are suspected to be behind a shoplifting incident at a Wokingham town centre supermarket last week.
At 9.42pm on Saturday, October 3 three males were seen entering the Wokingham Superstore in Peach Street.
CCTV footage posted by the shop’s owners online shows the trio, believed to be of school age, entering the shop and looking around.
One of the suspects, who is seen wearing a blue jacket with the hood up, is shown walking by the drinks chiller, grabbing several bottles, and placing them under his clothing.
The three suspects then approach the counter at the front of the shop where they are seen to be exchanging words with the shop assistant, Gulraj Singh, grabbing items from the counter before suddenly running out of the door.
Mr Singh gave chase but had to return as the shop was left unattended.
Speaking on Thursday Mr Singh’s wife Amam Kaur said: “We have been in touch with the local schools as we think the shoplifters may be students there.
“They were quite young and stole drinks and chocolate, so it was petty theft.
“Everyone knows the shop, some of the customers think they might know who these boys are so we are passing on information to the police.
“If anyone has any information their help would be greatly appreciated.”
Anyone with any information relating to the incident should call the Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101, quoting reference number 43150280589.
The CCTV footage can be viewed in full here.