Police issue 'do not approach' warning for man wanted over Doncaster thefts

Police have warned the public not to approach a man wanted over a dozen thefts from a Doncaster convenience store.
By Alana Roberts
Published 9th Dec 2020, 18:52 BST
Updated 9th Dec 2020, 19:18 BST
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Paul Greaves, 31, is being sought in connection with 12 thefts which have taken place at the Woodlands View Co-op store, on Great North Road, between November 3 and December 3.

He is also wanted for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order.

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The Woodlands Co-op store where the thefts took placeThe Woodlands Co-op store where the thefts took place
The Woodlands Co-op store where the thefts took place

South Yorkshire Police say the value of the goods stolen from the Woodlands store during the month long period is over £500.

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A spokesperson for the force said: “Greaves is described as being of slim build and has a distinctive tattoo reading ‘GREAVO’ on his arm.

"He is known to have links to Highfields and Woodlands, Doncaster.

“If you see Greaves, please do not approach him, but call police on 999.”

Wanted man Paul GreavesWanted man Paul Greaves
Wanted man Paul Greaves

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call police on 101 and quote incident number 935 of December 3.

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