The police are looking for a woman to assist in the investigation of a case of shop theft.

The incident occurred at a supermarket at Fajar Shopping Centre on March 28 between 2pm and 2.40pm. A sewing machine valued at $228 was stolen.

The woman is believed to be a medium-built Chinese in her 40s. She was last seen sporting short black hair, wearing a pair of spectacles, a white T-shirt, a pair of light-coloured three-quarter pants and slippers.

Anyone with information should call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000.