Detectives investigating the raid are appealing for witnesses

A “large quantity of clothing” have been stolen after a ram raid in Leeds city centre.

Detectives investigating the ram raid, at the Belstaff clothing shop on Vicar Lane, are appealing for witnesses.

Belstaff store on Vicar Lane, Leeds. | Tony Johnson

placeholder image — Belstaff store on Vicar Lane, Leeds. | Tony Johnson

Officers were called at around 8.40pm last night (Monday, November 2) to reports that a Kia Ceed had been deliberately driven into the clothing shop, along with another Kia Ceed being present at the time.

“It was reported to police that a number of people entered the shop and stole a large quantity of clothing,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson has confirmed.

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Enquiries remain ongoing by Leeds CID, and anyone who witnessed the incident, has any footage, or can provide information are asked to contact police via 101 or by using the online 101LiveChat facility quoting reference 13260623871.

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