Huddersfield burglary appeal over 'climbing man' in distinctive jacket

Andrew Robinson

11 January 2025 at 10:07 am·1-min read

Police are appealing for help to identify a man in connection with a burglary in Huddersfield.

Detectives in Huddersfield have released a series of still images of a man in a distinctive coat who was caught on camera on what appears to be an access/fire escape ladder.

Officers are investigating a burglary in Huddersfield town centre September 28 at around 2.30pm when a suspect broke into the jewellers H Samuels on King Street.

The suspect left with thousands of pounds worth of jewellery. Officers are keen to speak to the man in the picture.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting crime reference 13240528644

Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.

Huddersfield police appeal in connection with a town centre burglary on September 28, 2024 -Credit:West Yorkshire Police

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