A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been arrested by Halesowen police.

Officers from the Halesowen policing team arrested the alleged shoplifter who has been charged with nine offences of theft.

The team tweeted: "Great work by the Halesowen NHT after a prolific shop lifter from across the Halesowen area was charged with 9 theft offences.

"Shop thefts will not be tolerated."

They were arrested on Sunday (June 23).