A man has been arrested following a burglary in the Ripon area.
Matthew Segger, 35, from Darlington, was wanted in connection with an incident in August this year.
North Yorkshire Police had appealed for information about his whereabouts last week.
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Audi stolen from driveway in Ripon
A car has been stolen from the driveway of a property in Ripon.
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened on Clotherholme Park, which is off Lark Lane, between midnight and 3.30 am this morning (October 10).
The rear door of the house was damaged and the suspect removed a set of keys.
A white Audi A5 five-door hatchback with the registration FX69 UCG was then stolen from the driveway of the property.
Officers have asked the public to keep an eye out for the stolen vehicle and appealed for any CCTV or doorbell footage that may help the investigation.
A police statement added:
“Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Sam.Clarke2@northyorkshire.police.uk .You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Sam Clarke.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230192125 when passing information.”
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Balaclava-clad burglars target homes in Harrogate
Police are seeking three men wearing balaclavas who attempted to break into a house in Harrogate.
According to North Yorkshire Police, the would-be burglars were disturbed when they entered a home on Azerley Grove in the Jennyfields area.
The incident happened between midnight and 3am last Saturday (October 7).
The force today appealed for witnesses and information. It said in a statement:
“On the same night, three men were seen on ring doorbell footage approaching a second property nearby.
“One of the men was described as wearing a striped body warmer over a long-sleeved top, he was wearing dark joggers and dark trainers.
“A second man was described as wearing a tracksuit with reflective stripes on the lower legs. All three men were wearing balaclavas.”
The statement urged anyone with information or doorbell footage to email ruby.rutter@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Ruby Rutter.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230190164.
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Police identify man after Ripon restaurant attempted burglary
Police have identified a man they wish to speak to in connection with an attempted burglary at a Ripon restaurant.
The incident happened at Prima Pizzeria on Kirkgate at 11.55pm on Friday, August 18.
Officers said a man tried to gain entry to the rear of the restaurant.
North Yorkshire Police released a CCTV image in connection with the incident and have since identified a man.
A police statement added:
“Anyone with any information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for the ‘York Initial Enquiry Team’ quoting 12230155915.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote reference number 12230155915 when passing on information.”
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‘High value’ items stolen in Harrogate shop burglary
Cash, high-value clothing and accessories have been stolen in a shop burglary in Harrogate town centre.
North Yorkshire Police said today the theft occurred after 5pm on Thursday, August 24 and before 10am on Friday, August 25 at an address on Montpellier Parade.
Criminals entered the property through a fire door.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses and information.
The force said in a statement:
“We are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“In particular, we are appealing for information about anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or anyone seen with branded denim-coloured clothing and leather handbags.
“If you have been offered anything of this nature for sale, officers would be keen to speak with you.”
Anyone with CCTV footage of anything suspicious between the times stated that covers Montpellier Parade/Mews/Street/Hill/Square is urged to get in touch.
You can email kirsty.greenbank@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101 and ask for PC Greenbank 1188.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass on information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230161091.
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Burglars break into home in Burn Bridge
Burglars made off with a number of expensive items after breaking into a home in Burn Bridge.
Police in Harrogate today appealed for information about the crime, which took place at a house on Westminster Crescent.
A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
“Between 9:30am on Thursday 17 August and 3pm on Sunday 20 August somebody entered the property and stole a number of high-value items.”
The statement urged anyone who saw anything suspicious or has information about the incident to email Jonathan.Cleary@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Jonathan Cleary.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230156838.
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Police release CCTV image after burglary in Harrogate
Police have issued CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to after a burglary in Harrogate.
The incident happened at a house on Kirkham Grove in the Bilton area on July 14.
A person claiming to be carrying out maintenance on behalf of the landlord forced their way into the property.
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for the public’s help in identifying the person in the CCTV image.
A police statement added:
“Anyone who can help identify the person is asked to email chloe.winter-atkinson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and enter collar number 1820.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote reference number 12230131089 when passing on information.”
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Motorbike stolen from Ripon garage
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.”