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Police Appeal for Information Following Scrap Metal Theft in Filey

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for information regarding a theft that took place in Filey on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.

The incident occurred at approximately 09:33 am on West Road, where several items of scrap metal were stolen.

The stolen goods, valued at around £300, included brass taps, aluminium secondary glazing, brass door handles, brass letter boxes, and copper piping. Authorities are particularly keen to identify two suspects who were seen leaving the scene in a white Transit van.

Descriptions of the suspects have been released to the public. The first suspect is described as a white male, of average build, standing around 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was reportedly wearing a grey and black baseball cap, a black and blue jacket, black trousers, and black trainers.

The second suspect, also a white male of average build, is estimated to be aged between 25 and 35 years, and is similarly described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall with short brown hair. He was dressed in a grey and black tracksuit jacket, black trousers, and black trainers. Both individuals were noted to be wearing white gloves.

Members of the public with any information are encouraged to contact Detective O'Neill via email at Paul.O'Neill@Northyorkshire.police.uk or by calling North Yorkshire Police on 101. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or through their website. When providing information, please quote reference number 12250196388.

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