Five schoolgirls have been spoken to by police following a number of thefts from a beauty store in St Albans.

Space NK, in Christopher Place, told police on Monday afternoon (October 16) that multiple girls had been shoplifting from the store.

After reviewing CCTV footage, officers identified the school that the children attended.

Herts Advertiser: Space NK is located within Christopher Place.Space NK is located within Christopher Place. (Image: Google Maps)

Having spoken with the school, five suspects were also identified.

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Hertfordshire Constabulary reattended the school yesterday (Tuesday, October 17) and spoke with the girls.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "Shopliftings will not be tolerated and appropriate action will always be taken against those suspected of it."

Crimes can be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.