Police are searching for a man believed to have been carrying a gun in a street close to Harrogate town centre yesterday.
Officers received reports of a man acting suspiciously in Harlow Oval at 12.30pm yesterday.
According to police, he had approached a nearby car and spoken to the driver. As the man moved away from the car, a witness saw what is believed to have been a gun tucked in the waistband of his trousers.
The suspect is described as white, in his early to mid-twenties and around 5ft 10/11in tall.
He had black short hair with a receding hairline and a short fringe. He’s described as having red blotchy, acne-marked skin and was wearing a blue facemask pulled down his chin.
A statement from North Yorkshire Police today said:
“He was dressed in a plain navy t-shirt and a black mid-length coat, which was unzipped, blue jeans with a belt. He is described as having a local accent and was smoking a cigarette at the time.”
Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time who saw the incident or anyone who recognises the description of the man to contact them.
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Anyone with information can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to PC 1606 Kinnear or email [email protected].
To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The crime reference number 12220017125.
