Suspected shoplifter wanted for £23,000 worth of thefts from Boots stores in West Yorkshire - CCTV appeal
By Alex Grant
Published 8th Apr 2026, 15:55 BST
Police have issued CCTV images of a man suspected of stealing £23,000 worth of items from Boots.
The suspected shoplifter targeted Boots stores across Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees.
Goods totalling £23,000 were taken. This included.
- Boots in Brook Street, Ilkley, on 22 February where skincare products totalling more than £2,750 were taken.
- Boots in Birstall Shopping Park (four separate incidents totalling more than £4,400).
- Boots in Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall, Leeds (four separate incidents totalling over £5,600).
- Boots in Guiseley Retail Park, Guiseley, Leeds (two separate incidents totalling over £2,000).
- Boots in Thorpe Park, Leeds (three separate incidents totalling more than £4,000).
Officers investigating the thefts have released a number of CCTV images of a male who they believe is the same suspect.
Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or online via the 101LiveChat quoting reference 13260110800. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.