North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and
information about a burglary that occurred in Skipton.
It happened at Cancer Support Yorkshire pre-loved shop, on
Belmont Wharfe, Skipton at approx 11pm
on Sunday 27 January 2019 .
We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish
the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
In particular, we are appealing for information from anyone
who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area around this time.
PC Rich Sutcliffe from Skipton Police, who is investigating
the offence,said:
“This break-in took place at time when there may still have
been people around the town centre leaving pubs or restaurants.
“The offender used a rock from nearby road works to smash a
large hole in the door window of the shop so must have made some noise.
“We know an audible burglar alarm at the shop was activated
at the time. A bright pink plastic Cancer Support Yorkshire charity box was
stolen with a small amount of money in and also the cash drawer from a
computerised till which was in fact empty – I believe the offender will have
fled the scene on foot.
“Any burglary is distressing but this involves a cancer
charity so is especially sad for those involved with running the shop and also
those who benefit from funds raised there.
“I appeal for anyone who may have any information, no matter
how small to get in touch with me. You may just hold a key piece of information
which could help bring this offender to justice.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation
should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Rich
Sutcliffe. You can also email richard.sutcliffe@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
12190016599.
