A York shop has shared a video of an alleged thief stealing its tips bowl in the hope that she can be identified.
Staff at the Little Blondie Bakehouse, the bakery on Walmgate, were dismayed to find the bowl had been swiped from the counter last week.
And that shock was only increased when they reviewed their CCTV footage.
The CCTV
It shows a woman passing the shop, then clocking the tips bowl. She then walks in, and with a cursory glance to check no one is there, allegedly takes the bowl and leaves quickly.
Little Blondie Bakehouse was opened in 2022 by Rachel Chambers. Selling homemade treats including brownies, blondies, banana bread, NYC style cookies, cakes and pastries, it is a popular spot – and won Best Independent High Street Business in last year’s YorkMix Choice Awards.
When she saw the CCTV, Rachel said: “We couldn’t believe it – so cheeky!”
She has reported the theft to the police. If you can identify the woman, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.