SHOP owners in Rawtenstall are being warned about a man and a woman working together to shoplift.

Keith Sandham, Police Watch liaison officer for Pennine Division, said: “The male may engage you in conversation, with a rehearsed sob story. He is described as tall and slim, with dark hair and glasses.

“The female has bleached blonde hair, is chubby, and has been seen twice with a big scarf wrapped around her neck.”