An investigation has been launched into an incident of theft and dangerous driving in Crawley.

Thursday afternoon 8th October two women with young children entered Debenhams, selecting items and leaving without paying.

Staff were made aware of the incident and followed the suspects into the car park.  The vehicle they entered reversed out of a parent and child bay, narrowly missing one member of staff but colliding with another leaving him with a slight injury to his leg.

The suspects then drove off, breaking through one of the car park barriers.

A 29 year old woman has been arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and common assault.  She has been released on bail.

A second woman is still wanted by police.  She is described as Asian, slim, about 30 years old.