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06
Aug 2020
Police warn Knaresborough residents over security after suspicious incidents
Police are warning Knaresborough residents to stay vigilant after a series of suspicious incidents, including three men approaching houses in the Aspin Avenue area last night.
The men were reported to be trying car doors and approaching houses around 12.30am. There have been no reports of thefts or burglaries.
Earlier in the evening, police received reports of a residential home on Manor Road being entered between 8.30pm and 9pm. It is unclear if anything was taken.
The combination of incidents has led police to warn residents in surrounding areas to take further precautions to ensure the safety of their valuables.
North Yorkshire Police has offered advice to improve home safety:
- Keep all valuables, including car keys, out of sight and away from windows or letterboxes.
- Look at windows and their access points. Be aware of nearby bins and furniture that could be used to reach windows.
- Make sure there is a clear view at the front of your property. Burglars don't want to be seen or heard and if they're likely to be spotted they may move on.
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- Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with burglaries in Harrogate and Knaresborough.
- Harrogate police has warned residents of a rise in fraudulent door to door sellers.
Local police have also ask residents to check any CCTV that they have of these areas overnight. Anything suspicious should be reported to police on 101, quoting the reference number 12200134639.
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