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Thieves steal £13,000 worth of electric cable drums from Harrogate hospital

by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

| 01 Feb, 2026
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Harrogate District Hospital.

Thieves have stolen £13,000 worth of electric cable drums from Harrogate District Hospital.

Police said the cable was last seen on the January 26 at around 4.30pm and the theft was discovered at 07.15am on the January 27.

Officers said it is believed the thieves would have used the entrance on Willaston Road and a large vehicle would have been needed to remove the cable.

A North Yorkshire Police statement added:

If you have seen this incident take place or have any further details please email nabiel.galab@Northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for 000319, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12260016013 when passing on information.

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