North Yorkshire Police say they currently have two suspected shoplifters on their way to the cells in custody while officers are obtaining statements from victims.
The force say it’s part of their recently launched Operation Snowstorm in Scarborough and officers on patrol in the town centre on Sunday (December 22) responded to a call from TK MAXX in relation to a suspected shop theft.
They say officers stopped two men in Westborough who had been followed by the CCTV cameras and they have recovered items from their possession.
Sergeant Jamie Lord of Scarborough’s neighbourhood policing team said: “The investigation has started before the suspects have been booked in.
“You may also have seen officers carrying out a search on a car linked to a theft on St Thomas Street in Scarborough on Friday.
“Information was passed via the Anti-Theft radio, which allowed officers to hone in on the vehicle. Whereas no stolen items were found, we now know who the occupants were and should CCTV evidence come to light, we will be knocking on their door.
“We are committed to working with our businesses to prevent theft and disrupt criminality within our town. Our proactive patrols have been instrumental to allow us to challenge behaviours and arrest thieves who not only live here, but those who travel here to commit offences. We want our residents and visitors to feel safe, all year round.”
