A MAN was surrounded by four men with balaclavas and masks and then his scooter was stolen.
West Yorkshire Police have lodged an appeal following the theft at Sainsbury’s car park in Upperhead Row, Huddersfield.
It happened shortly after 2.45pm on Tuesday.
The victim was approached by four other men whose faces were covered with various objects.
They surrounded him and grabbed his scooter keys before stealing the vehicle.
Two of the suspects were seen running, while the other two were seen riding the stolen scooter on Upperhead Road and into the pedestrian area in front of Huddersfield Bus Station.
The scooter was later recovered from the Newsome area of ​​Huddersfield.
Police have released this CCTV image of someone they want to talk to after a robbery at Sainsbury’s car park in Huddersfield. Image: West Yorkshire Police
Police have released this CCTV image of two people they want to talk to after a robbery at Sainsbury’s car park in Huddersfield. Image: West Yorkshire Police
If you can help officers with your investigation, you should contact the police at 101 or through the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
You must cite the crime reference number: 13220321204.
You can also contact CrimeStoppers anonymously at: 0800 555 111.
Detective Christopher Eglen of the Huddersfield District Crime Team said: “We are requesting that anyone who saw the suspects at Huddersfield Town Center prior to the incident, or have information about the identity of the suspects, contact me at Huddersfield CID via 101 citing crime reference number 13220321204 or alternatively contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.