A motorbike was stolen from a garage in Ripon last weekend.
A thief or thieves forced entry by snapping the padlock and breaking the door fastenings.
They then made off with a black Honda VFR Cross-Runner 800 bike.
North Yorkshire Police today appealed for information about the burglary, which happened on Oak Road, off Lead Lane on Saturday night or Sunday morning.
The force said in a statement:
“The motorcycle, with registration WN62 XKH, has not been recovered.
“If you see the stolen vehicle, know where it is, or have any information that may assist the investigation, such as CCTV or doorbell footage, please email gareth.skelton@northyorkshire.police.uk.
“You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Gareth Skelton.”
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230141793.
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Man wanted after burglary in Ripon street
Police in Ripon are appealing for help to trace a man they want to speak to in connection with a series of incidents in the city.
A man was seen trying door handles on Wemyss Road around 3am on Wednesday, May 31.
After one door was found to be unlocked, a set of car keys was stolen. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the man in the image or know where is can be found.”
Anyone who can provide information should email gareth.skelton@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Gareth Skelton.
To report information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12230098370.
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Men jailed for £143,000 burglaries at new housing sites in Harrogate district
Two men have been jailed for their part in stealing newly-installed boilers and other equipment worth £143,000 from housing developments in the Harrogate district.
Shaun Andrew Finley, 34, of Goldthorpe, Barnsley, and Stephen William Case, 43, of Dunscroft, Doncaster, targeted boilers, furniture and other equipment belonging to building companies and contractors.
They struck at homes in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Killinghall, Kirk Hammerton and Dishforth.
Finley was jailed for five years and Case for four years and two months when they were sentenced at York Crown Court on Friday.
The court heard that between June 1 and December 15 in 2020 they targeted prestigious new build developments 22 times.
According to a North Yorkshire Police press release today, officers identified a pattern in the burglaries which involved the same method of breaking into the properties and removing the items.
The press release added:
“They specifically targeted houses that were ready for occupation. This caused considerable disruption and upset to the homebuyers and added cost and inconvenience to the developers.
“Through detailed analysis of CCTV and automatic number plater recognition data, the investigation team were able to place the vans and cars they were using – often driving in convoy – in and around the new build locations that they burgled.
“They also uncovered that Finley and Case were actively avoiding detection by registering, and insuring, their vehicles in the names of innocent members of the public. They also used cloned registration plates. This resulted in the arrest of two men who had nothing to do with the crimes, as well as numerous speeding tickets.”
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At the sentencing, Judge Sean Morris commended the work of detective sergeant Steve Peachman, the now retired detective sergeant Marcus Dawson, and analyst Libby Edison for the effective investigation which secured the convictions.
The Judge said they were “a credit to North Yorkshire Police and the people of North Yorkshire”.
DS Steve Peachman, from the force’s operation expedite unit, said:
“The outcome of our investigation shows that if you choose to embark on conspiracies with organised crime groups, you can expect lengthy custodial sentences.
“We proved that Finley and Case were principal participants in committing crime in North Yorkshire.
“They used a high degree of sophistication, but it was not enough to escape justice.”
Dumper truck stolen in Ripon building site burglary
Burglars using a low loader are believed to be responsible for a building site burglary in Ripon yesterday.
North Yorkshire Police today urged people to report any suspicious activity in the College Road area of the city following the burglary, which happened at about 10.15pm last night.
Thieves took a mini yellow dumper truck from the site and broke into a container to steal tools.
A police statement today said:
“It’s likely the suspects were travelling in a vehicle with a trailer or in a low loader.
“If anyone heard or saw anything that could assist the investigation, please email robert.howe@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, option 2, and ask for Robert Howe.
“Information can also be supplied anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
The crime reference number is 12230013848.
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Thieves steal 10 motorbikes in Minskip
Police are appealing for information after motorbikes and tools were stolen in Minskip.
Thieves took the bikes from a commercial premises in the village overnight on Friday, January 6, and Saturday, January 7.
Officers said 10 motorbikes and several tools were taken.
A North Yorkshire Police statement added:
“Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“In particular officers are keen to hear from anyone who noticed any vehicles in the area acting suspiciously on the night that the incident occurred.
“Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Conor.taylor@northyorkshire.police.uk
“You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 499 Conor Taylor.
Please quote reference number 12230003712 when passing information.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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Harrogate burglar jailed after ‘audacious’ raid of £10k worth of clothes
A prolific Harrogate burglar has been jailed for two years after stealing £10,000 of clothes from a warehouse in two audacious break-ins on the same night.
Aaron Herbert, 49, and an unnamed man drove from Harrogate to the commercial warehouse in York in a stolen VW Golf, York Crown Court heard.
Prosecutor Michael Cahill said CCTV footage showed Herbert and the driver getting out of the vehicle and being joined by two other people including a woman outside the warehouse in an industrial compound on Malton Road, Stockton-on-the-Forest.
One of the men used bolt croppers to cut the lock of the warehouse doors to break in.
Mr Cahill added:
“A short time later, the two who arrived on foot left, leaving (Herbert) and the driver in the warehouse,
“CCTV showed the defendant and his accomplice going in and out of the warehouse…with stock from the warehouse, particularly coats.”
The burglars got back in the car and drove off after bagging £5,000 of loot in the raid, which occurred at about 11pm on December 11 last year. Herbert, who was a disqualified driver, was at the wheel.
Shortly afterwards, in the early hours of the following morning, Herbert drove back to the warehouse and was again with another man.
Mr Cahill said:
“The men made numerous trips in and out of the warehouse, stealing various items of clothing.”
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CCTV showed Herbert coming out of the warehouse with a bundle of coats – one of which he was wearing.
Mr Cahill said that about £5,000 of clothes were stolen in this second raid, and £10,000 in total.
Herbert then drove the Volkswagen away from the loading-bay doors to make way for his
accomplice to drive out in a “mini” vehicle which he had stolen from inside the warehouse.
They then carefully closed the warehouse doors to make it look “as if nothing had happened”.
Herbert drove off in the VW and his accomplice drove away in the stolen warehouse vehicle.
However, it didn’t take police long to coming knocking at Herbert’s door as he was immediately identified from CCTV footage.
The two stolen vehicles were both found in Harrogate’s Fairfax Avenue.
‘Audacious’ raid
Herbert, of Deane Place, Harrogate, was arrested on December 15 and charged with two counts of burglary, taking a vehicle without consent and driving while disqualified and without insurance.
He admitted the offences and appeared for sentence today.
Mr Cahill said Herbert had taken the VW car after a sneak-in burglary at a named woman’s home in Harrogate in which her car keys were stolen.
Herbert’s 22-year criminal career comprised 27 previous convictions for 85 offences including burglary and 24 theft and kindred offences.
Defence barrister Harry Crowson said that Herbert, a long-standing heroin addict, had spent most of his time in prison in recent years.
Judge Simon Hickey described the burglaries as “audacious”.
He told Herbert:
“You were seen emptying the warehouse of a significant amount of clothes (which represents) a significant economic loss.”
He said the burglaries involved “significant planning” and that Herbert was now at risk of becoming “institutionalised”.
Herbert will serve half of the two-year jail sentence behind bars before being released on prison licence. He was also given a two-year driving ban.
Man charged following Harrogate town centre burglariesA man has been arrested and charged following reports of burglaries in Harrogate.
The man, who is in his 30s, was charged with stealing cash and high value items from two businesses in the town centre yesterday morning.
He was due to appear before Harrogate Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, January 17).
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
“Just 24 hours after receiving reports of these burglaries, a suspect was in custody and was scheduled to appear before the courts.
“While some investigations take a considerable amount of time to complete, it’s rewarding and reassuring for victims when we can conclude an investigation so quickly.”
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Burglars steal high-value goods from Knaresborough new build estate
Police are appealing for information after a number of high-value goods were stolen from a new build housing estate in Knaresborough.
Criminals targeted two homes which had yet to be completed on Lapwing Crescent on the Trinity Fields development between December 18 and 19, 2022.
A washing machine, dishwasher, oven and two showers were among the items stolen from the properties.
The burglars also stole two kitchen taps, 12 kitchen handles, 12 kitchen plinth lights, 10 downlights and a cooker hood.
A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
“As part of ongoing enquiries, officers are appealing for information about suspicious individuals or vehicles at around the time of the burglaries.
“Also, if anyone has been offered such items for sale since 19 December.
“If you can help, please email Jacob.higgins@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Jacob Higgins.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220223539 when providing details.”
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Police release CCTV after Ripon Rugby Club burglary
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image of a man it wants to speak to following a burglary at Ripon Rugby Club.
The clubhouse was broken into at 10.47pm on December 18 and bottles of alcohol were stolen from the bar.
Officers today appealed to the public to get in touch if they recognise the man pictured or know where he can be found.
A statement from police added:
“Anyone with any information is asked to email paul.griffiths@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Paul Griffiths.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote reference number 12220223467 when passing on information.”
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Burglary at Harrogate hairdressers this morning
A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of burgling a Harrogate hairdressers in the early hours of this morning.
The suspects, both in their 30s and from Harrogate, remain in police custody.
According to North Yorkshire Police, a man and woman were seen to break a window at Contemporary Salons’ studio on Station Parade at 3.56am. It added:
“The two people then entered the property and filled two bags with items before leaving the area in a taxi.”
It is the latest criminal attack this month on a Harrogate shop, with previous incidents reported at salon Dangerfield & Keane and James Barber Tobacconists on Cold Bath Road.
Police said in a statement:
“If you witnessed this incident or have any further information which could help the investigation, please email: pamela.luettke@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 quoting reference 12220206294
“If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
According to its website, Contemporary Salons is a group of nine hair salons across north Yorkshire and Teesside
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