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Suspected meat thief found hiding in kitchen cupboard

A suspected thief was found hiding in a kitchen cupboard in Wolverhampton.

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The suspect is believed to have stolen more than £100 worth of meat and chocolate from Tesco last week.

Heath Town and East Park Police tweeted saying: "The team have identified an offender who stole over £100 of meat and chocolate from Tesco last week.

"Female has been arrested by the team today after she was found hiding in the kitchen cupboard #NiceToMeatYou #ToMeatYou #NICE #OhDidntTheyDoWell."

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "Officers today arrested a 27-year-old woman on suspicion of theft after reports that items were stolen from Tesco Express in Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, on January 26.

"She is currently in custody while inquiries continue."

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