Police are urging a man wanted for shop thefts in York and Scarborough and breaching a court order to hand himself in.

Officers believe Jack Watling, pictured, 25, could be in York or Scarborough, but his whereabouts are unknown.

He is white, about 5ft 10in tall, of medium build and with short mousey hair.

Inspector Garry Ridler said: “Jack, I strongly advise you to hand yourself in. We are not going to stop our search for you until you are in custody.” Anyone who can help in the search is urged to phone police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.