Theft of bike parts investigation in York

Tuesday, 17 January 2023 03:49

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Police in York are appealing for witnesses and information about the theft of bike parts.

It happened on Howard Street at 7.44pm on Sunday 8 January 2023 and involved two men and one woman.

One of the men, aged in his late teens to early 20s with curly hair and a rucksack on his back, entered a shed and took the bike parts.

These included a Nukeproof Neutron saddle, a Vitis 6061 alloy seat post, a Crud Rear XL Fender mudguard and a CatEye Orb rear light.

He made off in the direction of Cemetery Road with the woman and the other man who was pushing a bicycle.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for these people to come forward, including the woman who is heard calling out the name of the suspect.

Police are also asking residents to check private CCTV and doorbell footage around that time which may prove important to the investigation.

If you can help, please email alan.mason@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, option 2, and ask for Alan Mason.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230006849 when providing details.

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