Police seek man who had offered to work at homes after cash and purse theft

It happened on York Road, North Duffield between 5.45am and 8am on Sunday when an offender entered a residential property.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about a man with a motorbike seen in the area between approximately 5.30 and 6.30am. He is reported to have offered to do work for local residents and has been seen in the area of the nursery by the village playing field.

He is described as a white man, aged late thirties to early forties, with short dark hair, small and stocky build with fringing on the arms of his jacket. He was riding an old fashioned motorbike and may have had a back-pack.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact101, select option 2, and ask for Alison Baker or email [email protected]

If you wish to remain anonymous pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12170092052.