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Staff assaulted during Harrogate shop robbery

Monday, 30 June 2025 10:41

One Stop on Devonshire Place in Harrogate. (Image: Google)

Police are appealing for information about a robbery that occurred in Harrogate town centre.

It happened at approximately 4pm on Thursday 26th June at the One Stop store on Devonshire Place and involved a man stealing alcohol from the shop.

He assaulted one of the staff members in the process. The staff member was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white, 5' 10" tall, with short ginger hair which is 'slightly balding.'

He was also wearing a dark grey/black tracksuit, white socks and trainers.

A police spokesperson said:

“We’re particularly appealing for witnesses who may have seen the assault on the staff member which took place outside the store.”

“Please email elizabeth.parry@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC Elizabeth Parry, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”

Please quote reference 12250116179 when passing on information.

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