Knife-point robbery at fish and chip shop in Harrogate

More than £300 was stolen from the till

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 14th Dec 2025
Last updated 14th Dec 2025

Police are appealing for information about a knife-point robbery in Harrogate.

It happened at 7.09pm yesterday (13 December) at Dougie’s fish and chip shop on King Edward’s Drive.

The suspect entered the shop alone and ordered a portion of chips, paying with a £5 note.

When the staff member opened the till, the suspect jumped over the counter, produced a knife, and emptied the till of around £300 to £400.

The suspect then fled on foot towards Albany Avenue.

He is described as white, around 6ft tall and overweight.

He wore a light blue long-sleeved t-shirt with plain black tracksuit trousers and used what appeared to be a bread knife.

North Yorkshire Police said the investigation remains ongoing and have urged anyone who has information and has yet to come forward to get in touch.

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