A MAN entered a shop in Northallerton before taking items of alcohol and leaving without making a payment as police have released CCTV.

The incident took place at Tesco on East Road at around 4.10pm on Wednesday, May 4.

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The man selected various items of alcohol and then proceeded to leave the shop without paying for them.

Officers are asking the public to help identify the man in the picture as they believe he might have information that would help the investigation.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 844 Hunton.

“You can also email Dave.Hunton1@northyorkshire.police.uk If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220075979.”

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