UPDATE: Man charged with York Rolex thefts after police helicopter chase
Three Rolex watches were snatched from a York jewellers in broad daylight.
The theft happened on Wednesday (January 9) at about 11am at a shop on High Ousegate.
Have you seen him?
The suspect is…
a black man | |
around 5ft 10ins tall | |
with long black dreadlocks. |
He was wearing
a blue bandanna | |
a black bomber jacket with green, red and gold flowers on the back | |
black trousers | |
and black shoes with white trim. |
Officers investigating the thefts have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. He carried a designer over-the-shoulder bag.
They are also asking York shopkeepers to get in touch if they think the man may have visited their store.
Police believe the incident may be linked to a similar theft in Manchester.
If you recognise him or have any information that could help the investigation, please contact North Yorkshire Police.
How to help the police
Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 1 | |
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website |
Quote reference number 12190004972 |