Police take steps to trace Worksop ladder theft suspect

Image source, Nottinghamshire Police

Image caption, The ladder theft is being linked to a nearby burglary

A person on a bike seen with a set of stolen ladders balanced on their shoulder is being sought by police.

Officers said they were alerted to the theft by a dog walker who spotted the suspicious activity in Queensway, in Worksop.

CCTV images show the suspect, who was wearing a black hoodie, riding down the road at about 12:30 BST on 7 September.

Nottinghamshire Police said it was linking it to a burglary nearby and have appealed for witnesses.

PC Kirsty Moult said: "It is extremely important that anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information that could assist our inquiries comes forward.

"We'd particularly like to speak to the man riding a bicycle in this picture, who may be able to help with our investigation, or anyone who witnessed him cycling in Albion Close, Worksop, or nearby streets."

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