Knifepoint robbery at Ripon pub
Staff were threatened and cash stolen in the incident on Friday evening
Last updated 25th Jan 2025
Workers are recovering after a knifepoint robbery at a Ripon pub.
A man with what police call a distinctive teardrop tattoo threatened bar staff with a knife and stole cash from the till at the Golden Lion on Allhallowgate at 5.40pm on Friday (24 January).
We are appealing for witnesses and information following a knife point robbery inside The Golden Lion pub on Allhallowgate, Ripon, at around 5.40pm today (Friday 24 January 2025).
He was wearing a black hoodie, navy jogging bottoms, black gloves, and white trainers.
Detective Sergeant Tom Barker, from Harrogate and Craven CID, said: "The description given of the suspect is very distinctive. It is therefore likely that he is known to someone who is reading this appeal.
"I also encourage residents who are local to The Golden Lion pub to check their doorbell and private CCTV footage from around the time of the incident.
"If you were driving near to the location at the time, please check your dashcam for anyone who matches the description of the suspect or any suspicious behaviour.
"I can reassure the local community that this type of incident is rare. However, they do leave a lasting impact on victims.
"As such, we are doing everything we can to ensure this suspect is arrested as soon as possible and brought to justice."