Shocking levels of anti-social behaviour, drug-dealing, shoplifting and even threats to staff are all routine occurrences faced by many shop workers in Harrogate town centre, a Stray Ferret...
Trading Hell: A Stray Ferret investigation reveals how Harrogate shop workers routinely face threats, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour
Shocking levels of anti-social behaviour, drug-dealing, shoplifting and even threats to staff are all routine occurrences faced by many shop workers in Harrogate town centre, a Stray Ferret investigation has revealed. Even though Harrogate is widely viewed as one of...
Four arrested after police chase in Harrogate
Suspected motorbike thieves were arrested after a police chase in the Cold Bath Road area of Harrogate last night. North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today (March 14) it received a call that four people were interfering with a motorbike parked on Montpellier...
Cold callers arrested after Harrogate woman in 80s hands over bank card
Three men have been arrested after a Harrogate woman in her 80s handed over her credit card in a door-to-door cold call. North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today one of the three men, who are from Middlesbrough, entered the woman’s home on the pretence of...
Police and council launch project to tackle crime in Harrogate
A new drive to target anti-social behaviour, street crime and shoplifting in Harrogate has been launched by North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Council. Project Spotlight was announced yesterday, just days before the Stray Ferret publishes Trading Hell, a...
Harrogate man given hospital order for attempted murder of two children
Warning: this story contains references to self-harm, suicide and mental illness. A Harrogate man has been given a hospital order with restrictions for the attempted murder of two children. Following a nine-day trial in April 2023, George Edward Yates, 42, was found...
Bid to trace shopper knocked over by Harrogate M&S thief
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a shopper was knocked over by a thief at a Harrogate Marks and Spencer. The shop theft occurred at M&S Oatlands, on Beech Avenue Business Park, at approximately 12.20pm on Friday February 23. Whilst making...
Police issue CCTV appeal following Ripon supermarket theft
North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after alcohol was stolen from a Ripon supermarket. In a statement yesterday, police said two men stole over £500 worth of champagne and spirits from the Sainsbury's at Ripon Market Place....
Barman at Ripon’s South Lodge jailed for dealing cocaine
A barman at a well-known pub in Ripon has been jailed for over three years for dealing cocaine and cannabis from his living quarters. Jay Goodall, 29, a heavily convicted felon, was arrested at the South Lodge pub on Harrogate Road after police searched his bedroom...
Government inspectors hail improvements at North Yorkshire Police
Government inspectors have today hailed significant improvements over the last year at North Yorkshire Police. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services questioned the force's ability to keep people safe and reduce crime in a highly...
Police tell drivers to stop abusing Harrogate lollipop man
North Yorkshire Police has urged motorists to stop abusing the lollipop man at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School in Harrogate. The lollipop man helps children cross the busy Bilton Lane outside the school. But following a visit yesterday, police said in...
Cannabis farm with nearly 500 plants found in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has found another cannabis farm in Harrogate. The force said in a statement this morning (March 11) it had discovered a home being used to cultivate the drugs on Haywra Street last Wednesday, March 6. A total of of 468 plants, with an estimated...
Police appeal after man leaves Harrogate restaurant without paying
North Yorkshire Police is asking people in the Harrogate area to get in touch if they recognise the man in the CCTV image. The force said in a statement last night: "We need to speak to him following a complaint about making off without payment of a food bill at...