A THIEF grabbed a mobile phone from a nightclub goer in Skipton.

The woman had just left Kooky nightclub when the thief struck at 2.45am last Sunday, August 23.

Police say the victim had been using her phone at the corner of Devonshire Place and Keighley Road when it was grabbed out of her hand.

The suspect - who may have been in the company of a woman - then ran off up the ginnel which runs behind the nightclub.

He is described as white, aged 19 or 20, about 5ft 9ins tall and of a slim build. He had gingery/blond short hair and was wearing a black waterproof jacket.

Anyone with information should contact Martin Carson at Skipton Police Station on 101 or email Martin.Carson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number NYP-23082015-0145