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    03

    Aug 2023

    Last Updated: 03/08/2023
    Crime
    Crime

    Five traffic lights stolen at roadworks in Knaresborough

    by John Plummer

    | 03 Aug, 2023
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    Five sets of traffic lights have been stolen from one of the busiest junctions in Knaresborough.

    The lights were taken from the junction of York Place and King James Road, close to King James's School.

    Northern Gas Networks is carrying out roadworks at the junction. Work is due to end on Friday next week.

    The theft of the lights was not reported to police until at least 14 hours after it happened.

    A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:

    "The theft of five temporary traffic lights in Knaresborough was reported at 2.38pm on Monday.
    "It happened on King James Road and York Place between 11am on Sunday, July 30 and midnight."


    The Stray Ferret asked how much the lights were worth. The spokesperson replied "thousands of pounds".


    Councillor Matt Walker, a Liberal Democrat who represents Knaresborough West on North Yorkshire Council, said the theft was both unusual and unwelcome. He added:

    "It has caused disruption, delays and additional costs to the works.
    "I am working with officers on how repeat occurrences can be prevented and a reduction in the town's vandalism and anti-social behaviour."


    Anyone with information can contact the police by dialling 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

    The police reference number is NYP-31072023-0313.



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