Shop worker threatened by thief with hypodermic needle in Preston

Police in Preston are keen to speak to this woman in relation to a number of thefts at Next at Capitol Centre in Walton Le Dale.

The most recent incident saw a woman enter the store, selected various items and try to leave without paying.

A staff member tried to stop who in response has kicked him in the stomach and threatened to stab him with a hypodermic needle before making off undetected in the direction of The Yew Tree on London Way.

If you recognise her, police ask you get in touch with them.