Police have issued an alert to businesses in Sidmouth after reports of shoplifting.

Devon and Cornwall Police sent out the alert today (Tuesday, May 23) asking people to ‘be wary’ and ‘inform staff’.

A police spokesman said: “We have received reports of persons shoplifting in Sidmouth today, Tuesday 23 May 2017.

“They are described as a white female and teenage males. Please be wary of this and inform staff.

“If you have persons shoplifting please phone 999.”

Anyone with information are asked to email 101@dc.police.uk, or phone 101 quoting log 265 23 May.