Garry O'Connor arrested over Harvey Nichols alleged theft

Former Hibs striker Garry O'Connor has been arrested and charged following an alleged theft from an Edinburgh department store.

By The Newsroom Tuesday, 29th November 2016, 1:41 pm Updated Tuesday, 6th December 2016, 4:24 pm

Harvey Nichols in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Picture: Contributed

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The 33-year-old was questioned by police following reports of a high-value theft from Harvey Nichols on 25 November.

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The striker who also played for Lokomotiv Moscow, Birmingham City and Barnsley during his career is said to have been recognised by a member of staff on CCTV.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police Scotland have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man following a theft from a business premises in St Andrew Square on Friday 25 November.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

It is thought the value of items taken is worth four figures.