Police Issue CCTV After Theft in Whitby

Saturday, 2 August 2025 06:00

Officers are appealing for information about a shop theft that occurred in Whitby.

It happened at 9.30am on Wednesday 16 July 2025 at the Co-op on Langborne Road.

A man has entered the store and taken several items without making an attempt to pay for them.

He's described as having dark shorts, a grey body warmer, dark jumper, a dark coloured bucket hat and was carrying a bag for life.

Police believe that the person on the image may have information which could help the investigation.

If you know who this person is, please email george.mason@northyorkshire.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC Mason or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250130939 when passing on information.

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