THREE youths aged between 10 and 19 are wanted by police following a theft from the One Stop Baby Shop in Penny Street, Blackburn.

The youths distracted the shopkeeper and stole a mobile phone and £100 from a coat pocket. The theft took place at about 4pm on Tuesday, February 1.

All three were white, one was 14, 5ft 8in, had light brown, cropped hair, medium build and wearing combat trousers.

The second thief was about 10, with light brown hair, slim and was also wearing combat trousers.

The third thief, a girl aged about 19, had black shoulder -length hair, slim and was wearing black trousers, boots and a bright red jumper.

People with information are being urged to ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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