Three Laptops Stolen From Barrow Store As Police Appeal For Information
Three laptops were stolen from a Barrow store after a man allegedly removed display computers from their stands.
The incident happened at Currys at Hollywood Park at about 5pm on September 24, according to police. Officers are investigating the theft and have released an image of a man they want to speak to as part of their enquiries. The reported theft involved three laptops that had been on display inside the store, with the circumstances surrounding their removal now forming part of the police investigation. Officers are asking anyone who recognises the man shown in the released image to come forward with information.
Police said the person involved used a tool to prise the display computers away from their stands. The laptops were then allegedly hidden inside a coat before the man left the shop. The description of how the items were removed forms a key part of the information released by officers as they seek to establish who was responsible. The theft took place inside the Barrow store during the early evening, and investigators are now appealing to members of the public who may have information about the incident or the individual pictured.
The three stolen items were display laptops rather than computers taken from a storage area, with officers saying the suspect used a tool to remove them from their stands. After taking the computers, the man is reported to have concealed them in a coat before leaving the premises. Police have not released further details about the make, model or value of the laptops in the information issued about the investigation. The focus of the current appeal is identifying the man pictured and establishing information that could assist officers with their enquiries.
The incident was reported at the Currys store located at Hollywood Park in Barrow. Police have given the approximate time of the theft as 5pm, with the incident taking place on September 24. The timing and location may be relevant to anyone who was visiting the retail area around the time of the reported theft and may have seen the person involved. Officers are particularly seeking information that could help them identify the man shown in the image released as part of the appeal.
The release of an image is intended to help officers identify the person they want to speak to in connection with the theft. Police have not stated that the person pictured has been charged or arrested, and the appeal is for information that could assist with the investigation. Anyone who recognises the individual, or who has information that could help establish what happened at the store, is being asked to contact police through the available reporting channels.
Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the removal of the three laptops and the man's departure from the store. The reported method involved using a tool to prise the computers from their display stands before concealing them inside a coat. Police have included these details in their public appeal as they seek information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or recognised the individual shown. The investigation remains focused on identifying the person connected with the reported theft.
People who were at Hollywood Park around the time of the incident may be able to assist the investigation if they saw anything relevant. The reported theft occurred at about 5pm, meaning witnesses may have been present in or around the store during the period when the laptops were removed. Police have not provided details of any other suspected individuals in connection with the incident. Their current appeal specifically asks for help identifying the man pictured as officers continue their enquiries.
Anyone with information can report it online through the police reporting service. When making a report, members of the public are asked to quote incident number 177 of September 24, 2026, so that the information can be linked directly to the investigation. This reference number should be included when submitting information online, allowing officers dealing with the case to identify the relevant report and assess whether the information provided could assist with their enquiries.
Information can also be passed directly to police by calling 101. This provides another route for anyone who has information about the reported theft or believes they may be able to help identify the man shown in the released image. Police are asking people to provide any relevant information they may have rather than relying on speculation about the circumstances. Details supplied to officers can then be assessed as part of the ongoing investigation into the stolen laptops.
People who would prefer to remain anonymous can alternatively contact Crimestoppers. The independent service can be contacted on 0800 555 111, allowing information about the reported theft to be passed on without directly identifying the person providing it. Police have included the anonymous reporting option as part of their appeal for information, giving members of the public another way to assist investigators if they have information that could help establish the identity of the person sought.
The investigation follows the reported theft of three laptops from the Hollywood Park store, where the computers had been displayed for customers. Police say a tool was used to prise the laptops from their stands before they were hidden inside a coat. The man then left the shop with the computers, and officers have subsequently released an image in an effort to identify him. No further details about the stolen laptops or their eventual recovery have been provided at this stage.
Police are continuing to seek information that could help them progress the investigation. The appeal centres on the man pictured in the released image and follows the theft of three laptops from the Barrow store at about 5pm on September 24. Anyone who has information can report it online quoting incident number 177 of September 24, 2026, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The case remains an active police investigation, with officers relying on information from the public to help identify the man they want to speak to. The reported incident involved three display laptops being removed from their stands using a tool, concealed in a coat and taken from the store. Anyone who recognises the individual pictured or has information relevant to the theft is encouraged to contact police through the available reporting channels.
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