A WOMAN has been charged with shoplifting at a store in St Helens.

Police received a report of a theft at The Range, on Chalon Way West, St Helens, at around 2pm on Saturday, January 20.

Officers attended the scene and a woman was arrested on suspicion of theft.

Leanne Warriner, of no fixed address, has since been charged with theft.

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According to a court sheet, she is accused of trying to steal food and household items, to the value of £226.11.

Warriner, 44, is due to appear at Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens Magistrates' Court today, Monday, January 22.