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Jul 2021
Nidderdale police issue 'bee vigilant' warning after attempted hive heist
Police are warning beekeepers in Nidderdale to 'bee vigilant' following the attempted theft of hives.
It comes after a thief wearing a beekeeper's suit tried to steal six hives recently. It is believed the culprit dropped one of the hives, which enraged the bees, and fled empty handed.
PC Bill Hickson, who is based in Patelely Bridge, warned "there may be criminals out there with an eye on your hives".
PC Hickson revealed more about the sting operation in a report in the August edition of the Link magazine for the Parish of Dacre with Hartwith & Darley with Thornthwaite.
PC Hickson said:
In another animal-related matter, PC Hickson called on dog owners to keep their dogs on leads after a sheep was attacked and a lamb killed on Greenhow Hill.
He said:
A total of 15 crimes, ranging from deliberate damage to a parked car in Dacre Banks to graffiti at Brimham Rocks, were recorded in Nidderdale during the month.
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Anybody with information that could help the police in their work, is asked to contact PC Hickson by calling 101, choosing option two and asking for “Bill Hickson” or “0-8-2-0”
He can also be emailed at bill.hickson@northyorkshire.police.uk
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