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Jun 2021
Last Updated: 28/06/2021
15 buildings damaged by thieves at Ripon allotments
Thieves struck overnight at Fisher Green allotments, which is close to the racecourse. Tools were stolen and windows and doors suffered 'considerable damage'.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses after at least 15 sheds and storage units were broken into at allotments in Ripon.
Thieves struck at Fisher Green allotments, which has 80 plots close to the city's racecourse, overnight between Friday night and Saturday morning.
Tools were stolen although not all the buildings suffered losses.
A police statement said the culprits also caused "considerable damage" to windows and doors when breaking in.
They are asking for anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has been offered tools for sale to get in touch by dialling 101 and quoting reference number 12210147470.
You can also email James.Skaith@northyorkshire.police.uk.
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