Rural post office burglary investigated as police appeal to residents

Police investigating a burglary at a rural post office are appealing for information from the public.

Thieves entered Dales Stores Post Office in Birstwith, Nidderdale, at nine minutes past midnight on Friday (5 August).

They smashed a pane of glass and stole cash and a large amount of stamps with a high value.

Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they have any information, saw anything suspicious or can identify the person recorded on CCTV.

In particular, offices are asking local residents if they have any CCTV or dash cam footage of vehicles in the area at the time of the burglary.

Anyone with any information is asked to email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 950 Fitzsimons.

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

Please quote reference number 12220137553 when passing on information.