A man allegedly attempted to shoplift a Sainsbury’s store before throwing rocks at the window causing damage.

It happened late on Thursday October 13 at around 7pm at the Sainsbury’s on Falsgrave Road.

Police believe the suspect was involved in an attempted shoplifting incident just a few minutes before returning to the store to throw two rocks at the window.

Fortunately there were no injuries caused to staff members or shoppers.

However police stressed that this could have been very different “due to the reckless nature of how the damage was caused by the suspect.”

Police are asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

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He has been described as being in his late 20s, slim build with dark brown-black hair and has a distinctive Scottish accent.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email mark.mcnulty@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 882 Mark Mcnulty.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220182807.”

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