Three women are being hunted by police after making off with items from a city centre design shop without paying.

A spokesperson for Herts Police confirmed the incident occurred at 1pm yesterday (Sunday) at That Design Store in Market Place, when two women distracted a member of staff while another put items, including a candle, kettle and bowl, into a pushchair.

They then left without paying.

One of the women is described as being aged between 40 to 45 with long red hair tied up in a ponytail and was wearing a black jacket.

Anyone with more information is asked to call 101