POLICE have launched an appeal following the theft of an iron gate in Skipton.

North Yorkshire Police issued a CCTV image which shows a male that officers would like to speak with in relation to the theft of a wrought iron gate which occurred on Sunmoor Driver in August.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "We’re appealing for information about a theft that occurred in Skipton.

Police released this image of a male in connection with a gate theft on Sunmoor Drive, SkiptonPolice released this image of a male in connection with a gate theft on Sunmoor Drive, Skipton (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

"It happened at around 1.15pm on August 23 on Sunmoor Drive and involved the theft of a wrought iron gate.

"We’re particularly appealing for information about the identity of the male pictured in the attached image as he may have information that will assist our investigation.

"Please email peter.henderson@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

"Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Peter Henderson, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

"Please quote reference number 12240154568 when passing on information."