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01

Mar 2024

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WATCH: Harrogate shop staff being targeted by mobile phone thieves

Published: 1 Mar 2024, 14:40 GMT

by Flora Grafton

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North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV appeal following several mobile phone thefts and attempted thefts in Harrogate.

In a statement today, the force said the perpetrators appeared to be targeting small shops, where staff mobile phones were left on a desk or in the till area.

It added:

“They are covering the phone with items they are carrying, then leaving the shops with the stolen phone.
“Officers believe the man shown in CCTV may have information that could help the investigation and are asking anyone who recognises him to get in touch.
“They are also urging anyone working in retail to be vigilant, to take notice of unusual behaviour and not to place valuable items such as phones within reach of customers.”


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Officers also urged people to keep any valuables or personal possessions out of sight or reach, and to be wary of someone using objects to cover parts of a workspace where items, such as phones, may have been put down.

They added:

“Anyone with any information is asked to email james.hurren@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for James Hurren.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”


Quote reference number 12240009382 when passing on information.



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