Police have released the picture of a woman they want to speak to in connection with shoplifting at Deepdale Shopping Park.
The incident took place around 11.40am on Wednesday 24 April.
A security guard was attacked in the Marks and Spencer store in Deepdale during a report of shoplifting.
Preston Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information can call police on 101, email PC Cahill on 6905@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or ring Crimestoppers and give information anonymously on 0800555111.
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