A MAN stole underwear from a town centre store – then called the police himself, reporting that he was being held against his will by security.

The male was arrested on suspicion of theft after allegedly pinching pant from Primark today, Thursday.

His arrest came after the suspected offender called the police to report that he was being held against his will in a security office in Golden Square Shopping Centre.

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He remains in police custody this afternoon.