Hamilton Police were on the scent this afternoon, sniffing out four alleged perfume thieves this afternoon in a little over an hour.

Shortly before 2pm, Police received a call reporting that staff at a store at The Base had been assaulted and thousands of dollars’ worth of perfume had been taken.

No weapons were used, nor were there any injuries.

Senior Sergeant Pete Simpson says Police have responded immediately and received quick information at the scene on the likely identity of one of the youths.