Two arrests after men seen selling perfume in Woking

Police are appealing for witnesses

Author: Carol MusgravePublished 1st Mar 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were spotted trying to sell perfume in Woking town centre.

They were seen approaching members of the public and showing them the contents of a plastic shopping bag in Mercia Walk last Wednesday.

One of the men ran off in the direction of Commercial Way when he saw the police.

A bag containing 10 unwrapped boxes of perfume were found near to where he had been standing.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

Woking Neighbourhood Officer PC Tom Hinch said: "We would like to speak to anyone who has been approached in Woking Town Centre and asked if they would like to buy perfume.

"If you have witnessed these incidents or something similar or have any further information, please contact us."

You can contact police quoting incident/crime reference number PR/ 45210019265 via

Webchat on our website surrey.police.uk

Online https://www.surrey.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

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