NORTH Yorkshire police are appealing for help from the public after a string of thefts from Northallerton Marks & Spencer which saw multiple items stolen.

Police say the incidents all took place on the same day on September 27 at the shop on Friarage Street in Northallerton.

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The first incident happened at 10.40am when a male entered the shop and filled two bags with a number of items including a bottle of gin, and left without paying.

At 3.55pm a man and woman entered the shop and proceeded to fill bags with different packs of meat, steaks and alcohol before leaving without paying.

Finally at 6.41pm, two women entered the shop and filled their bags with steaks before again leaving without paying.

Police have issued CCTV of a number of people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the people in the images as they believe they will have information that will help the investigation.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Hannah Lamb or email Hannah.Lamb@northyorkshire.police.uk

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“Please note, each incident has a separate reference number which can be found above and on the photos so please quote these when passing information.

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

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