A WOMAN suspected of stealing nearly £2,000 worth of items from a retail park has been arrested.

Officers made the arrest yesterday, Tuesday, evening, December 5. 

Police say the woman is suspected of stealing the items between Saturday and Monday.

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In a statement on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said: "Officers from Huyton Neighbourhood Team have this evening arrested a (suspected) shoplifter in the Prescot area.

"The female is suspected of stealing nearly £2,000 of items from shops on Cables Retail Park between Saturday, December 2 and Monday, December 4.

"She remains in custody awaiting questioning."