POLICE, investigating thefts in Settle and Skipton last month, have issued a CCTV picture of a man they want to question.
Both incidents occurred on Sunday, January 25, with Settle's Co-operative petrol station targeted at 4.20pm and McColl's newsagent in Skipton at 6.25pm.
It is believed the same suspect was responsible for both offences.
Investigating officer PC Adam Steventon said: "In both cases, he distracted staff and stole scratch cards and tobacco."
Anyone who can identify the man or has information that could assist the investigation should contact PC Steventon at Skipton Police Station on 101 or email adam.steventon@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively, call the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111, quoting the reference number 12150014103.
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