North Yorkshire Police are urging people to look out for a distinctive light green VW Transporter van with a large picture of a common carp on the rear windscreen.

The van, reg-number MR17 PER, was stolen from outside a house on Weeland Road, Hensall, near Selby, between 8.30am and 1.30pm today (Tuesday, October 25).

A police spokesman said: "If you have seen the van, know where it is or you have any information about the incident, please get in touch as soon as possible.

The Northern Echo:

The Northern Echo:

"Please email Nicholas.Woods@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Nicholas Woods.

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

"Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220189852 when providing details.

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