Two women found an unusual way to steal from a Swindon town centre shop.

The pair entered the Wilko on The Parade on April 29 with two children.

The adults used carrier bags to conceal items they picked off the shelves and then left without making any attempt to pay for their shopping.

Police are appealing for information about the theft and released a CCTV image of the women.

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230045859.

Swindon Advertiser: Police would like to speak to these women about a theft from the town centre WilkoPolice would like to speak to these women about a theft from the town centre Wilko (Image: Wiltshire Police)

High street thefts are a common problem in the UK, with supermarkets and large retailers such as Wilko often prime targets.

This week a prolific shoplifter has been put behind bars for 18 months after a spate of thefts from Swindon stores.

Martin Morgan, of Sheppard Street, had previously been slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order barring him from entering town centre shops after a string of thefts.

This included incidents at Boots and Co-Op stores.

Now the 38-year-old has pleaded guilty to breaching this order on two occasions and has also pleaded guilty to two further counts of theft.