British Transport Police withdraw appeal over alleged theft

The British Transport Police (BTP) has withdrawn an appeal over an alleged luggage theft on a London to Leeds train.

Officers recently appealed for information after a suspected luggage theft on a train between London King’s Cross and Leeds on Wednesday, June 3.

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Leeds Railway Station

But a man contacted police following the appeal.

No further action will be taken and police are no longer investigating the incident.

A BTP spokesman said: “I would like to thank the media, the public, and the man who came forward, for their assistance with this appeal.”

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