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Last Updated: 07/08/2026
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Thieves steal electric cables from Harrogate District Hospital

by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

| 07 Aug, 2026
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Police have launched an investigation after a burglary at Harrogate District Hospital.

North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened over a four-day period between July 31 and August 3 and saw electric cables being stolen.

Officers believe the burglary happened between 10pm and 2am and the suspects may have used a vehicle to transport the stolen items.

A force statement said:

We believe that the suspects have removed cable from various parts of the hospital and may have used a vehicle to transport the stolen items.

We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the hospital grounds or any suspicious vehicles in the area during this time.

If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:

• Email: PC 10 on 000010@northyorkshire.police.uk

• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report'.

• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Please quote reference 12260147509 when providing information. 

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