Stolen pram returned to James Cook University Hospital maternity ward and woman cautioned

A pram which had been reported as stolen from a maternity unit has now been returned.

The pushchair was taken from James Cook University Hospital on Wednesday 6 September.

Police had issued an appeal to trace two women in connection with the incident.

In an update on Thursday 2 November, police confirmed the pram had been returned to its rightful owner.

Two woman made contact with officers following the public appeal and the pram was returned.

Two women aged 41 and 23 were interviewed voluntarily regarding the incident. The 41-year-old woman was released without charge and a 23-year-old woman received a caution.

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