It was business as usual this morning for one of Ripon’s most popular cafe bistros following a break-in in the early hours.
The entrance door to Oliver’s Pantry was extensively damaged by criminals when they forced their way in.
Tim Grant, who jointly owns Oliver’s Pantry with his wife Lou, told the Stray Ferret:
“Words fail me, we could have done with this like a hole in the head.
“Things are hard enough for the hospitality sector, but we’ve just had to get on with sorting things out.
“We’ve been in contact with the police and our insurers, have carried out a clean up and we are open.”
The couple managed to retain their sense of humour by putting up a sign telling people they were still open — and had cake.
The Grants have run the business on North Street for 12 years and Mr Grant added:
“Fortunately whoever did this didn’t steal anything, but they smashed the door in and caused a mess.”
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Break-in forces closure of One Stop in Bilton
The One Stop shop on Crab Lane in Bilton was forced to close this morning after a break-in.
Store manager Adam Crawford said would-be thieves smashed the front door at about 2am but left empty-handed after activating security fog designed to disorientate intruders.
Speaking to the Stray Ferret at 11.30am, Mr Crawford said crime scene detectives had just left and he expected the store to reopen in about an hour. The door has been boarded up.
The convenience store, which includes a post office, serves a wide range of customers in Bilton and Knox.
One Stop, which is part of Tesco, has over 1,000 stores in the UK.
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Thieves smash their way into Harrogate shop
Two thieves have smashed their way into an independent Harrogate shop and stolen cigars and whiskey.
The men, believed to be in their early 20s, used a stone to break a glass panel on the door of James Barber Tobacconist.
It is one of two shops on Cold Bath Road targeted by criminals already this month. In a separate incident last week, a man vandalised the Christmas lights outside hair salon Dangerfield & Keane.
Mr Barber has published CCTV footage of the break-in on his Instagram page in the hope it might lead to an arrest.
The incident happened in the early hours of November 1 and Mr Barber has decided to release the film now because the police investigation has yet to find the perpetrators.
The thieves also smashed a cabinet to get hold of the goods. One left when the alarm sounded.
Mr Barber estimated the crime had cost him £1,000 in repairs and loss of goods.
His Instagram post said:
Thieves steal seven bikes from Ripon cycle shop“Until now these two are still out and about maybe looking for another opportunity to violate another business owner.
“Since it has been more than 10 days, we felt the need to warn all local businesses like us to be vigilant as we believe this can happen anytime. If anyone recognises these two please report it directly to the Harrogate police. Crime No.NYP-01112022-0012.”
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at Moonglu cycle shop in Blossomgate, Ripon.
It took place at 3am on Sunday, September 25 when thieves smashed a window and took seven pedal cycles and electric bikes.
A small white van was seen in the area at the time, speeding off with bikes hanging out of the back.
North Yorkshire Police has asked anybody who saw the van, or has information about the burglary, to call 101 and ask to speak to Joshua Harrison. His email is joshua.harrison@northyorkshire.police.uk.
There is a reference number 12220171220.
Moonglu has posted the names of some of the stolen bikes on its Facebook page. They are:
- Giant Fathom E+2 29 Medium
- Giant Talon E+ Large
- Liv Rove E+ Medium
- Giant Fathom 1 27.5
- Talon 4 Large
The post added:
“My stomach is still churning, I’m absolutely devastated. Thanks to everyone that has reached out with support, I’m overwhelmed by the kindness. It means the world.”
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The Co-op store on Harrogate’s Skipton Road is closed this morning after reports of a break-in overnight.
The Stray Ferret was alerted to the break-in at the shop, which was cordoned off by police this morning.
At the scene, the glass on the automatic door of the store was smashed in. An in-store cash machine, which was found lying on the floor inside the entrance, was also damaged.
The store normally opens at 7am, but was still closed at 8am this morning. A sign reads that the Co-op is “temporarily closed”.
The Co-op entrance, which was smashed overnight.
The Stray Ferret has contacted North Yorkshire Police for more information on the incident.
A police helicopter was also out in Harrogate at 3am this morning. However, it is unclear whether this is connected to the break-in.
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Overnight break-in at Harrogate jewellery shop
Police are investigating after thieves smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Harrogate overnight.
Browns Family Jewellers on Beulah Street has been a hive of police activity today with officers carrying out investigations. The jewellers was broken into at 2.30am this morning.
This afternoon passers-by could still see the crime scene investigation team gathering evidence while staff tried to clean up smashed glass.
At this time it is unclear how much jewellery, if anything, the suspects managed to take from the shop.
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A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
“I can confirm that the intruder and fire alarms, due to a smashed window and the presence of smoke in the property, activated at 2.28am today.
“It appears that the suspects entered the building but it is not yet clear if anything was taken.
“CCTV and forensic examinations are ongoing along with neighbourhood enquiries.”
North Yorkshire Police has asked for anyone with information on the break-in to get in touch by calling 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Quote reference number 12220003179 when providing details.
