Police are hunting for a man who robbed a York supermarket at knifepoint today (Sunday).
It happened at around 9.45am at the Costcutter on Wains Grove, Dringhouses.
A man entered the store and threatened a staff member while holding a knife. He then stole cash from the till and a bottle of vodka.
He then left the store and rode off on a silver coloured pushbike in the direction of Chaloners Road.
The man is described as
- white
- in his thirties
- and wearing a black face covering
- dark coloured clothing and a baseball cap.
Costcutter, Dringhouses
Detectives are appealing for anyone who recognises the person in the CCTV image to contact them, as they believe they may hold important information.
Detective Sergeant Mike Holden from the York and Selby Investigation Hub said:“We realise the CCTV image may not be of the best quality, but we’re hoping it jogs a witness’s memory, who may hold that vital piece of information which would enable us identify this individual.
“We’d also like to speak to anyone else who was in the area at the time of the incident, who may have seen someone matching the description either enter the store or leave the area on a bike.
“Similarly, any local residents who captured CCTV or doorbell footage, or motorists who may have dashcam footage of any suspicious activity in the area are also asked to make contact with police.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Detective Sergeant Mike Holden
- Email Det Sgt Holden here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12230146637
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