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12
Nov
Two suspected car thieves arrested in Harrogate after eagle-eyed neighbour dials 999
Two suspected car thieves were arrested last night in Harrogate, thanks to the quick actions of a vigilant neighbour.
Just before midnight, the resident spotted spotted two masked men wearing balaclavas attempting to break into a vehicle parked on Woodlands Drive, and called the police.
The suspects fled when they heard police sirens approaching, but shortly afterwards officers stopped a van nearby and found a blowtorch and a GPS jammer inside.
Two men, a 35-year-old from Rochdale and 38-year-old from Manchester, were arrested on suspicion of attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped. They remain in custody for questioning.
In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said:
A big thanks to the member of the public who dialled 999 and enabled us to respond so quickly. Your actions made a real difference.
North Yorkshire Police officers searched the suspects' van.
The statement included a reminder of when people should call 999:
- If a life is in danger or someone is at immediate risk.
- When a crime is happening right now, such as burglary or theft.
- If violence is being used or threatened.
- When the suspect is still at the scene.
- If a road is blocked or a serious collision has occurred where life is at risk.
For non-emergencies, people should call 101 or report online via North Yorkshire Police's website at any time of day or night.
The police statement continued:
You are our eyes and ears, and your information is vital in helping us keep North Yorkshire safe.
If you live in the Woodlands Drive area and have any CCTV or dashcam footage which may have captured anything suspicious around midnight last night, please get in touch.
Anyone with information should email Louise.Rawet@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on its website.
The reference 12250213534 should be quoted when providing information.
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