Man steals designer scarf on Valentine’s Day trip to Harrogate restaurant

This is a man North Yorkshire Police want to talk to after a designer scarf was stolen from a restaurant on Valentine’s night.

They issued the CCTV image after the theft from the unnamed venue on Cold Bath Road, Harrogate at 6.50pm on Wednesday 14 February.

CCTV captured a couple in the restaurant finding a scarf under their table. A man picks up the scarf, folds it and places it in his pocket.

It was an Alexander McQueen scarf in pink, red and gold, with flowers on it.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers want to speak to a man pictured on CCTV in the restaurant, as he may have important information that could assist the investigation.”

If you can help, you can call police on the numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC1471 Southgate
• Email PC Southgate here
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12230028534