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Nov 2020

Last Updated: 01/12/2020
Crime
Crime

Six arrests after spate of burglaries in Harrogate

by Connor Creaghan

| 30 Nov, 2020
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Homeowners reported that jewellery, cash and electronic devices had all been stolen.

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Police have made six arrests after a spate of overnight burglaries in Harrogate.

Thieves broke into four homes in the Rossett, Oatlands, High Harrogate and Pannal Ash areas in the last week alone.

Homeowners reported that jewellery, cash and electronic devices had all been stolen.

North Yorkshire Police arrested six men aged in their 20s to their 50s. The police released them all under investigation.




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As a result of the burglaries the police have warned residents to be vigilant in the run up to Christmas.

Detective Sergeant Tom Barker, from Harrogate’s proactive team, said:

"It’s a common trend that during the lead up to Christmas we have a spate in burglaries.
"As a result, we have a dedicated team of officers out in the areas we know that are being targeted."


The force has put out advice asking people to lock doors and windows, leave a light on when heading out and never leave valuables on show.