POLICE have named a woman who has been charged following a series of retail thefts at a retail park.

The Star reported after a woman was arrested following thefts on Cables Retail Park between Saturday, December 2, and Monday, December 4.

Police said items of a value of nearly £2,000 had been stolen.

At around 6pm on Tuesday, December 5, officers arrested a woman in Prescot on suspicion of theft offences.

St Helens Star: Police said thefts were reported at Cables Retail ParkPolice said thefts were reported at Cables Retail Park (Image: Google Street View)

Jodie Heyes, of Gregson Road, Prescot has been charged with three counts of retail theft. 

Heyes, 41, was remanded in custody and was due to appear at Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Liverpool Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 6. 

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A Merseyside Police statement said: "We always increase patrols, right across Merseyside, on the run up to Christmas because historically, we have seen a rise in crimes such as burglary, robbery, domestic violence, and drink or drug driving. It’s also normal to see an increased police presence in busy locations including shopping centres, Christmas markets and other popular attractions.

"Retail theft can be devastating for smaller retailers and deeply distressing for the staff of larger ones. Having a relationship with your local police can help reduce crime because it helps to identify local repeat offenders.

"A high percentage of thefts are carried out by organised individuals and teams, which makes taking a strategic approach to theft prevention for shops incredibly important. 
So if you see us, ask us about theft prevention; and if you don’t see us, it doesn’t mean we aren’t there.

"If you have any information on this incident, please contact @MerPolCC, 101  

"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org."