A large haul of cleaning products were seized by police as they made three arrests at a York shopping centre.
Officers were tipped off about suspicious activity at Monks Cross at 4.30pm yesterday (Monday).
They went to the scene and spotted a red Audi parked in the car park, linked to three women seen nearby.
Police worked with City of York Council CCTV operators to find the three suspects.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The women – all of whom had travelled into North Yorkshire from outside the force area – were stopped and searched, and arrested on suspicion of shop theft.
“The car was also seized. Checks revealed it may have been showing false number plates.
“A large amount of items were found inside, including 22 tubs of Bold Gel liquid detergent, 53 bottles of Head & Shoulders shampoo, and numerous other cleaning products.
“The three suspects have been released from custody on bail – with conditions not to re-enter North Yorkshire – while our enquiries continue.”