Cristi Vasile, 25, was arrested in Queensgate shopping centre yesterday morning (Monday 10 February) on suspicion of theft.

He has since been charged with three counts of theft; two relating to £322 worth of shampoo and perfume from Boots, and food worth £12.50 from Marks and Spencer.

Vasile, of Hankey Street, Peterborough, has been bailed to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on 12 March.