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25

Feb 2021

Crime
Crime

Two men use pram to steal alcohol and crisps in Ripon

Published: 25 Feb 2021, 13:39 GMT

by Connor Creaghan

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North Yorkshire Police has released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the thefts, in which one person distracted staff while the other hid the goods in a bag and a pram.

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North Yorkshire Police has published images of two men they would like to speak to regarding the theft of 30 bottles of alcohol and some packets of crisps in two Ripon stores.

According to police, the men entered a local convenience store together on Elm Road. One man distracted staff at the till while the other stole eight bottles of gin and put them in a shopping bag.

Neither man made any attempt to pay before leaving.



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Shortly after on the same afternoon, at about 4.30pm, the same men went to a supermarket on Marshall Way.

Again, one man distracted staff while the other stuffed a pram full with 22 bottles of alcohol and some packets of crisps.

Both thefts happened on January 13.

Police have not named the stores but the locations suggest the incidents occurred in Costcutter and Booths.

North Yorkshire Police has released CCTV images in connection with its investigation and asked anyone who recognises the men pictured to get in touch.

Quote reference numbers 12210019882 and 12210035275 if you pass on information.

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