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May 2024
Last Updated: 02/05/2024
Six people on roof attempt to burgle Harrogate house
St John’s Crescent
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information following an attempted burglary at a home in Harrogate.
According to a police statement today, five men and one woman climbed onto the roof of the home in St John’s Crescent in the Bilton area at 5.47pm on Tuesday (April 30).
They then tried to force open a window to get into the house before running off towards St John’s Road, and possibly onto Crab Lane.
Police are seeking help identifying the culprits and any CCTV evidence.
Today's statement said:
"The woman has medium-length brown hair, is age 30-40, and was wearing a black jumper with grey jeans and white and pink trainers.
"One of the men has short brown hair, is in his early 20s, and was wearing a pair of grey joggers, a grey jumper and a grey puffer jacket with grey shoes.
"Another man has short brown hair, is in his early 20s, and was wearing a black jumper.
"And one of the men has short black hair with a skin fade on the side, is aged mid-20s to 30 and wore a grey Under Armour-brand quarter zip top with grey shorts, white socks and white trainers."
Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or email ellen.cooper@northyorkshire.police.uk. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
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