POLICE have praised a four-year-old girl after an incident in Prestatyn at the weekend.
Lydia and her mother spotted a man acting suspiciously with a suitcase full of items allegedly stolen from a shop.
They called police who were able to apprehend the man nearby.
North Wales Police said: "Well done, Lydia!"
They tweeted: "We'd like to say a massive 'Thank You' to 4-year-old Lydia who was acted so brave when she and her Mum spotted a man who had a suitcase full of stolen items that had been taken from a shop on the retail park in Prestatyn yesterday afternoon (Saturday).
"They called the police to tell them were the man was going to, and gave officers directions to his location after he had jumped in front of their car to run away.
"Officers arrived a few minutes later and the man was arrested nearby where the stolen items were retrieved.
"Thank you for being so brave Lydia - you are a superstar and we are all very proud of you."
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The 30-year-old man, of no fixed abode, has since been charged with theft from a shop and will appear before Llandudno Magistrates Court on April 27.
North Wales Police shared the photo of Lydia with her mum's permission.
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