'Distraction thief' steals money from betting shop in York

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a 'distraction thief' stole money from a betting shop in York.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Dec 2018, 15:25 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2019, 10:02 BST
Police believed this man will have information about a theft from a BetFred shop in York.Police believed this man will have information about a theft from a BetFred shop in York.
Police believed this man will have information about a theft from a BetFred shop in York.

The thief struck at the BetFred shop in Acomb at 1.30pm on November 17.

He is believed to have entered the shop via Front Street and used distraction to steal money.

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Anyone who recognises this man is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.Anyone who recognises this man is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.
Anyone who recognises this man is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 632 Chris Bolton, quoting reference number 12180215204.

Information can also be passed, anonymously, to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.