NYP: Appeal following Whitby Theft/Assault

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a shop theft and subsequent assault that occurred in Whitby.

The theft happened at J’Adore at around 3.15pm on Saturday 16 December 2017, and was followed by an assault on Sandgate shortly afterwards.

It involved a man who stole two items from J’Adore and was pursued by the store manager on to Sandgate where the suspect assaulted the store manager before returning the stolen items.

We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the suspect.

He is described as white, aged in his late 40s, around 5’11” in height with short dark messy hair. He was wearing dark converse style trainers, dark jeans and a dark leather look jacket.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for Marie Williams. You can also email marie.williams1212@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12170224753

Contact details:

Marie Williams – #1212
marie.williams1212@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk | 31212

Incident reference:

12170224753