Couple in the frame after Boots Opticians theft

Practitioners have been warned to be vigilant after a couple allegedly stole 59 designer frames from a Boots Opticians in Southend, Essex.

CCTV showed the couple browsing the racks on Wednesday August 7 before concealing frames said to be worth £12,361 in a large bag. Designer brands included DKNY, Ray-Ban, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Police, Dolce and Gabbana, Givenchy and Versace.

Essex Police acting inspector Ian Hughes said: ‘This is a brazen theft which has left the shop thousands of pounds out of pocket. We are keen to speak to anyone who has information about these two suspects.

‘We would urge people to be vigilant and if anyone is offered designer glasses in suspicious circumstances they should make police aware.’