A man suspected of theft smashed a shop window and broke out when staff locked down the store.
A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of theft and burglary after the incident at the Morrisons and Esso garage on Harrogate Road in Ripon on Wednesday (April 29) evening.
Staff locked down the shop to prevent the man from leaving after reporting a theft to police, but he then broke through the glass and escaped.
He was arrested nearby a short time later.
An investigation is ongoing.
A spokesperson from North Yorkshire Police said: “We are aware of footage circulating online following an incident at the Morrisons / Esso garage on Harrogate Road in Ripon last night.
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“We received reports of a shop theft, after which staff at the garage secured the premises to prevent the suspect from leaving.
“Despite their efforts, the man broke glass and exited the shop.
“A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of theft and burglary. Our enquiries are continuing.”
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