Woman charged over $1000 grocery theft

A 37-year-old woman has been charged with stealing a shopping trolley loaded with groceries from a Geraldton supermarket.

Police allege the Utakarra woman, in company with another female, placed $1000 worth of items into bags in a shopping trolley on Sunday about 4pm, and exited the Wonthella Supa IGA through the staff entrance.

The women were identified via CCTV footage and the 37-year-old was yesterday arrested and charged with stealing.

She will appear in Geraldton Magistrate’s Court on July 30.

Police are asking for witnesses to help locate the alleged second female offender.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.