High value theft from Morrisons in Eastfield
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a high-value theft from a supermarket in Eastfield.
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a high-value theft from a supermarket in Eastfield.
It happened at Morrisons on Dunslow Road on Friday (29 January) at around 7.30pm.
Police say two men entered the store at 7.26pm and stole a large quantity of Gillette Fusion and Gillette Pro-glide razor blades, valued at almost ÂŁ300. They ran out of the store two minutes later carrying a shopping basket full of the stolen items.
The first suspect is described as white with a dark tan, 5ft 6ins tall, slim build, aged in his twenties with short black hair. He was wearing a black, long sleeved tracksuit top with a single white line running down each arm and black trainers.
The second suspect is described as white, 6ft tall, slim build, aged in his twenties with short black hair. He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with a silver zip, black jogging bottoms and grey trainers.
It is believed they carried the shopping basket a short distance. They were not seen to get into a vehicle.
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify those involved. If you saw anyone matching this description, carrying a shopping basket in the area around the time of the offence, or if you have any information regarding the potential sale of these items, then you are asked get in touch with officers.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 366 Harvey Ross. You can also email harvey.ross@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 12210048370.