York: Attempted moped theft in Acomb

We’re appealing for information about an attempted moped theft that occurred on Celtic Close in Acomb, York.

It happened between 6.30am and 6.50am on Tuesday (16 April 2024) and involved a white Lexmoto moped and two white men.

The first man was wearing a black woolly hat, a blue and black jacket, grey track suit trousers and black trainers.

The second was wearing a black woolly hat (possibly Canada Goose), a black jacket and black track suit trousers.

The suspects were disturbed by a member of the public and they ran off down Celtic Close to Jorvic Close before going out of sight.

We’re particularly appealing for witnesses, CCTV or doorbell footage of the incident.

Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Dylan Wright.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240065942 when passing on information.