North Yorkshire Police launch investigation after Karen Millen glasses taken from shop in Ripon

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after a pair of Karen Millen glasses were taken from a shop in Ripon.

The incident happened at around 11am on Thursday, January 2 when a customer at Calverts Carpets reportedly had their Karen Millen tortoiseshell glasses taken from the store.

Police enquiries have established that the glasses were picked up by a female customer, who placed them in her handbag before leaving.

The female was accompanied by a male.

The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a pair of Karen Millen glasses were taken from a shop in Riponplaceholder image
The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a pair of Karen Millen glasses were taken from a shop in Ripon

The woman who took the glasses is described as white, aged about 70 years old, with short light grey hair, wearing a long, turquoise-coloured, thin coat, dark trousers, and plum-coloured boots.

She had purchased a floormat during her visit to the store.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “This may be a genuine error so we are appealing for the female to come forward and hand in the glasses.”

If you can help, you should email [email protected]

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260000762 when providing any details regarding the incident.

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