Three people arrested on A1(M) motorway in swift police response to Ripon city centre shop theft
Three people have been arrested following a shop theft in Ripon city centre, after officers acted swiftly to intercept them.
At around 3.40pm on Wednesday (January 28), staff at Boots, on Market Square in Ripon, reported that two men had stolen several fragrances from the store.
CCTV footage quickly identified two suspects matching the descriptions, showing them running across the road and getting into a vehicle.
The car’s registration was circulated to officers, who tracked it as it headed towards the motorway.
Specialist units were deployed and by 4pm, the vehicle was safely stopped on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) at Junction 47.
A 15-year-old boy, an 18-year-old man, and a 24-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of shop theft.
A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “This quick response shows our commitment to tackling retail crime, disrupting offenders and protecting local businesses.
"Retail crime remains a key priority for North Yorkshire Police, and we will do all we can to ensure those who cause harm to the retail sector are identified, stopped and held fully accountable for their actions.”