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25

Jan 2021

Last Updated: 25/01/2021
Crime
Crime

'Secure your garages', urge police after latest theft in Boroughbridge

by John Plummer

| 25 Jan, 2021
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North Yorkshire Police says bikes and motorbikes worth thousands of pounds have been stolen in recent days. It is also investigating reports of youths interfering with high-value vehicles in Harrogate.

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A motorbike has been stolen from Boroughbridge as part of a spate of garage thefts of cycles and motorbikes.

Thieves took the red and white motorbike, which had been given as a Christmas present, after cutting through two locks between 19 and 21 January.

North Yorkshire Police said today bikes and motorbikes worth thousands of pounds have been stolen in recent days and appealed for people to check their outbuildings were secure.

It later added a mountain bike was stolen from a garage in Hookstone Grange Way last week between 5pm on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday. It is an orange and black Whyte T130-C carbon framed bike with a new Vittoria front tyre.

PC Liz Estensen, of North Yorkshire Police, said:

“Recorded crime figures show that thieves are far more likely to break into sheds and garages than houses, so consider taking extra steps to protect your outbuildings, particularly if you live in a rural or isolated area.”


Police added officers were also investigating reports of youths interfering with high-value vehicles parked in Harrogate overnight.



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The force issued the following crime prevention advice:

  • If you have a door lock or window lock on your outbuilding, use it.

  • A simple padlock and hasp correctly fitted to a door can deter opportunist thieves. Use a close coupled padlock for increased security.

  • If you have an integral door between your home and garage, consider this as an external door and secure it appropriately.

  • Consider installing CCTV, external lighting or an alarm.

  • Mark particularly valuable items prominently with your postcode.

  • Consider placing smaller items in a secure cabinet within your shed or garage, or store them in your home.


Anyone with information about the Boroughbridge theft can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident reference 12210034339.