POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they believe could help with their investigation into the theft of ladders from Skipton earlier this month.

The metal step-ladders were taken from outside Keogh's bookshop, High Street, at 5.30pm on Wednesday, July 3, say police.

A police spokesperson said: "Please contact us if you recognise the person pictured on CCTV, as he may have information that will assist our investigation."

Anyone with any information is asked to email colin.irvine@northyorkshire.police.uk; or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for PC Colin Irvine 1223 , or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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