Police Hunt for 4ft and 6ft shoplifting duo

Police in Stowmarket are hunting a pair of little and large shoplifters who escaped with a large haul of cosmetics from a pharmacy.

Officers are seeking a 6ft tall man and a 4ft tall woman who were spotted acting suspiciously in Superdrug in Ipswich Street on Monday afternoon.

Shortly afterwards, staff noticed that a considerable amount of toiletries and cosmetics had been taken from the shelves and contacted police.

Witnesses told officers that the first suspect was a man about 6ft tall, of a slim build and was wearing a short jacket and blue jeans.

He was also wearing glasses and was carrying a silver bag.

The second suspect was a short woman – just 4ft tall – who wearing a long jacket.

Anyone who spotted this distinctive pair can contact Pc Barry Abbott of the Stowmarket Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473 613500 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.