A Southport man is facing allegations he threw a sign at a Tesco Express store after being accused of shoplifting.
Police were called to the Chapel Street branch on Sunday evening after it was reported that a man had hidden two £11.75 bottles of wine in his jacket before leaving without paying at around 9.50pm.
Fifteen minutes later, the same man is said to have returned to the scene of the crime but was this time refused entry by security staff who had closed the doors.
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It is alleged that the man then picked up a sign from outside the store and threw it towards the front of the premises, before making off in the direction of Southport Train Station.
Officers attended and arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of theft from a shop and criminal damage. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with information on crimes in Merseyside is asked to report it online or by calling 101. Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
