UK police probe Harry Potter book theft

Updated: 17:01, Tuesday, 17 June 2003

Police in Merseyside are investigating the theft of thousands of copies of the new Harry Potter book thought to be worth around £1 million.

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It is believed the books were taken from a trading estate on Sunday night.

The trailer was discovered in Salford, Greater Manchester, yesterday without its load.

The new book is due to go on sale this Saturday.

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