POLICE are trying to trace a man they believe asked for a refund at a popular North Yorkshire DIY store for items that he has taken off the shelf and not bought.

North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following an attempted fraud on July 19 at B&Q in Oak Beck Road, Harrogate, and which involved a man entering the store and requesting a refund for items that he has taken off the shelf and not purchased.

A police spokesman said: "The fraud was identified after a credit note was issued and CCTV footage was reviewed.

"Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as he may have information that will assist our investigation."

Email colin.irvine@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Colin Irvine 1223 , or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240129143 when passing on information.