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A couple recruited their young children to help them steal designer goods in a 'disgraceful shoplifting expedition'.

Iosif Grancia, 35, and his wife Ana-Mirabella Grancia, also 35, were spotted using the youngsters as a cover as they stole jumpers, a handbag and other designer goods worth £1,774 from the Cheshire Oaks shopping outlet, a court heard.

In one incident, Mr Grancia was seen on CCTV taking items from the shelves of a Nike store and placing them in a bag, before handing them to one of the children who was stood with Mrs Grancia.

Mrs Grancia then left the store with the child while her husband continued to steal other items - and leave the store with their other child without paying.

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