A 38-year-old woman from Penrith has been arrested and charged with shoplifting and assault following a police response to reports of a robbery at Sainsbury's in Penrith.
Police were called to the supermarket at 7.47pm on Wednesday evening (28th October) following reports of a robbery, but the woman involved had left the scene before officers arrived.
Officers carried out searches in the area and located the woman approximately 45 minutes later. She was arrested, with police confirming that the stolen property was found in her possession.
Following an investigation by Cumbria Police's Neighbourhood Support Team, the 38-year-old Penrith woman was charged with theft from a shop and assault by beating.
She is due to appear before Carlisle Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 24th November 2026.
Eden Neighbourhood Policing Team has reiterated its commitment to tackling retail crime in Penrith and the surrounding area.
Police are encouraging anyone who witnesses suspicious activity or a crime in progress to report it. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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