Cretu was seen on CCTV entering the stores and taking items from beauty and shaving products to toothbrushes, nappies, razor blades, and HP printer ink. He would then conceal them within a trolley or bag before attempting to exit the shop.
The Met Office says a cold front will move over the UK.
Ch Insp Colin Gallier said: “This was absolutely appalling driving from a man who appeared to want to stop at nothing to get away.”
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