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May 2024
Last Updated: 29/05/2024
Digger stolen in 'high value' theft at Nidd Gorge
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after four items of machinery were stolen from a worksite near Harrogate.
The force said in a statement today the "high value" commercial burglary happened at Nidd Gorge, near Bilton Lane, between Friday evening (May 17) and Monday morning (May 20).
One digger and three smaller tracked barrows were stolen.
The statement said:
“We’re appealing for information about any suspicious 4x4 vehicles sighted leaving Bilton Lane over the weekend, potentially with a trailer carrying the stolen equipment.
“Please email ben.wheatley@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.
“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Ben Wheatley, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”
Quote reference number 12240088312 when passing on information.
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