Police seek public help after multiple York thefts

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 11 Nov, 13:58 · Archive

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after thefts at a city centre shop, a supermarket and a residential street in York.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating a series of thefts across York and have appealed to the public for assistance.

Two separate incidents have prompted CCTV appeals. Police released footage following a theft at Tesco on Acomb Wood Drive on October 18, seeking to identify two people who may have information about the incident. Anyone who recognises those in the footage is asked to contact the police.

In a separate case, a black TEYIN scooter bearing registration YJ24FHL was stolen from Barbican Road. The theft occurred overnight between 11.50pm on November 4 and 10am on November 5. Residents with CCTV, Ring doorbell, or dashcam footage from that period are being urged to come forward.

Police are encouraging residents to remain vigilant about vehicle security. North Yorkshire Police recommend locking or securing vehicles at all times, even when parked on driveways, and removing valuables from vehicles. They also advise keeping keys secure and away from doors and windows, and using a Faraday pouch to prevent relay theft.

Further security measures include installing motion-activated lighting in dark areas, ensuring CCTV and doorbell cameras are working and correctly positioned, and reporting suspicious activity immediately to police.

Members of the public with information about either incident can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting the relevant incident reference numbers. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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York residents urged to check CCTV after overnight scooter theftPeople urged to check to check their CCTV after a black scooter was stolen in York.York Press · 11 Nov, 13:45
York residents urged to check CCTV after overnight scooter theftPeople urged to check to check their CCTV after a black scooter was stolen in York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 11 Nov, 13:45
CCTV released as police investigate alleged theft at Tesco in YorkPolice want to speak to two people in this CCTV footage following a theft in York.The Press (York) · 11 Nov, 10:26
CCTV released as police investigate alleged theft at Tesco in YorkPolice want to speak to two people in this CCTV footage following a theft in York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 11 Nov, 10:26
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In this story: North Yorkshire Police · York · Tesco · Acomb Wood Drive · Barbican Road

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