Witness appeal after men spotted trying to sell perfume in Woking

Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were spotted trying to sell perfume in Woking Town Centre on Wednesday (24 February).

The men were seen approaching random members of the public in Mercia Walk showing them items in a plastic shopping bag. On spotting the police one of the men ran off in the direction of Commercial Way and a bag containing 10 unwrapped boxes of perfume were found near where he had been standing.

Woking Neighbourhood Officer PC Tom Hinch said: “We would like to speak to anyone who has been approached in Woking Town Centre and asked if they would like to buy perfume.

“If you have witnessed these incidents or something similar or have any further information, please contact us.”

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

If you have any information which could help, please contact us quoting incident/crime reference number PR/ 45210019265 via

•             Webchat on our website surrey.police.uk 
•             Online https://www.surrey.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
•             Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.