A SHOPLIFTING suspect has been arrested by Brierley Hill police today.

The suspect is alleged to have committed 17 theft from shops across the Dudley area since February this year, officers said. 

They have been arrested on suspicion and are in custody awaiting interview today (Tuesday May 21). 

Brierley Hill police tweeted: "Arrest Officers have located an outstanding suspect who is alleged to have committed 17 theft from shops across the Dudley area since February this year."