York police hunt burglary suspect

Issued by North Yorkshire Police

Detectives in York are appealing for the public’s help to locate a wanted man from the city.

Ashley Matthew Scott, 26, is wanted for failing to answer bail in connection with a commercial burglary in Riccall, near Selby.

It occurred in February 2012, from a property on King Rudding Lane, when marquee equipment and vehicles were stolen.

Scott is described as being white, around 6ft tall with a medium build and short brown hair.

His current whereabouts are unknown. However, Scott is known to have links in the Doncaster and Pontefract areas.

Detective Constable Cheryl Quinn, of York CID, said: “Ashley, if you see or hear this appeal I strongly advise you to come forward and contact the police. I need to talk to you about this burglary so that I can fully understand your involvement with the incident.

“I am also asking anyone who knows where Scott is to contact the police or Crimestoppers straight away.”

Anyone who can help to locate Ashley Scott is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and pass the information to the Force Control Room.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting Ashley Scott’s name.



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