Six teenagers who stole equipment from Spofforth Church of England Primary School are being hunted by police.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened on Saturday, March 5, at 5pm.
Officers said they believed the teens attempted to break into the school on School Lane in the village, but were unsuccessful.
The suspects then broke into the school’s equipment shed, stole multiple items and caused criminal damage to school property.
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A police statement added:
£6,000 worth of antiques and collectables stolen from Ripon shop“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify suspects in relation to the incident. Five of the suspects have been described as teenage boys and one of the suspects has been described as a teenage girl.
“Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Fleming.
“You can also email ethan.fleming@northyorkshire.police.uk. Please quote reference number 12220039590.”
Police are appealing for witnesses after £6,000 worth of antiques and collectables were stolen from a shop in Ripon.
Officers said a man forced entry into the shop on Kirkgate between 7pm and 7.30pm on February 11.
The suspect stole thousands of pounds worth of collectables, including coins and a watch.
He then returned to the shop at around 10pm and forced entry for second time before leaving with an old collectable air rifle.
North Yorkshire Police have urged anyone with any information to come forward if they recognised the items (pictured above) or have seen them for sale on social media.
A police statement added:
“Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch.
“Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to Mark Nursery, or email Mark.Nursey@northyorkshire.police.uk and quote reference number 12220024878.”
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Police helicopter used after thieves force their way into Killinghall house
Thieves forced their way into a house in Killinghall on Sunday and stole jewellery and car keys.
Police confirmed today they were investigating a report of aggravated burglary in the village.
Aggravated burglary is used to describe a burglary in which it is believed some kind of weapon or violence was used.
A statement by North Yorkshire Police today said it was notified at 10.05pm and officers were at the scene at 10.13pm.
It added they immediately began searching the area assisted by the National Police Air Service, which provides helicopters to police forces in England and Wales.
Multiple social media posts on Sunday night questioned why a police helicopter was flying over Harrogate.
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The police statement added:
“A black Kia Sorento, which matched a description of a vehicle seen leaving the burgled property was located abandoned on a residential road, near to the Great Yorkshire Showground.”
Enquiries are ongoing. The statement said:
Two people wanted following burglary at Harrogate jewellers“Anyone with any information which could assist the investigation is asked to dial 101 and speak to force control room quoting reference 12220017438.”
North Yorkshire Police has put out an appeal for information following a burglary at a jewellers in Harrogate town centre.
At 2.30am on Friday last week, Browns Family Jewellers on Beulah Street was broken into.
Police said today they were keen to hear from anyone with information, especially in relation to two people seen on bikes around Station Parade and Beulah Street.
Police are also keen to find the owner of a large black ratchet jack, a tool often used to lift heavy equipment, that was left at the scene.
It is not yet known the value of the items taken.
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To give information, call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for 1523 or email James.Skaith@northyorkshire.police.uk.
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The crime reference number is 12220003179.
Thieves steal wrapped Christmas presents from Harrogate homeThieves have stolen wrapped presents from a Harrogate home just days before Christmas.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the burglary on East Parade, which took place yesterday between 2pm and 5.30pm when the residents were at work.
As well as the presents, several other high-value items were stolen and police believe they may have been carried away in a duvet cover, which was also missing.
A police statement added:
“We are appealing for information about any sightings of someone in the immediate vicinity carrying these items, items possibly concealed within a bedsheet or any relevant CCTV.”
Anyone with information on the incident should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Katie Jacobs. You can also email katie.jacobs@northyorkshire.police.uk
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Police have arrested two men and a teenager following a burglary in Harrogate.
Keys, money and a handbag were stolen from a house on Cold Bath Road in the early hours of October 3.
Officers were called to a street in Leeds as part of their enquiries and a 19-year-old man from Harrogate and a 20-year-old man from Leeds were arrested.
Police also arrested a 15-year-old boy from Harrogate. All were released on bail pending further investigations.
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The force called on the support of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service after one suspect fled onto the roof of a property.
North Yorkshire Police said investigations into the burglary were ongoing.
A police statement added:
18-carat gold ring stolen from Harrogate home“Anyone with information on the burglary should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and quote reference 12210214088.”
Police are investigating a burglary in which an 18-carat gold, sapphire, emerald and diamond ring along with World War Two medals were stolen from a Harrogate home.
North Yorkshire Police said the valuables, as well as a silver hip flask, a gold locket and silver fern earrings were taken from a house on Woodlands Drive on May 29 this year.
Almost two months on, it is now appealing to the public to come forward if they have been offered the ring for sale.
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Officers are also appealing for information on a man seen leaving the house.
A police statement said:
Burglars jailed for 23 years after targeting Harrogate district homes“Officers also want to trace a man seen leaving the house who is described as young, white, approximately 5ft 7in and wearing a high-visibility jacket with a grey hood.
“Anyone who has information about the ring or has any other information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police by email 000740@northyorkshire.police.uk
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210127985.”
A gang of four professional criminals have been jailed or a total of 23 years after travelling to Harrogate to break into two houses in 2019.
York Crown Court heard how the four Bradford men armed themselves with balaclavas, gloves and screwdrivers on May 10, 2019 before travelling to Harrogate.
Prosecutor Chloe Hudson told the court how Jordan Faulding 23, used a stolen car to drive Brandon Gaughan, Omar Khalid Powell, both 22, and 24-year-old Andrew Joseph Maguire.
The group broke into a house on Halton Gill Grove in Harrogate before targeting a second home in Ilton, near Masham.
Over £12,000 of jewellery was taken from the cottage in Ilton. The gang opened every drawer and cupboard and removed mattresses in search for valuables.
The Harrogate homeowner told police that his elderly mother came home to found their home in chaos. Hundreds of pounds in cash was taken along with a diamond necklace and Louis Vuitton bag.
The gang were caught after an off duty police officer reported a VW Golf driving erratically on the Ripon Road.
Another officer spotted the car on the A61 in Harrogate just after 3pm that day. The gang was finally stopped when police punctured the car’s tyres with a stinger forcing it to crash into a field near Otley.
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At court on Friday, Maguire, the eldest, pleaded guilty to the two burglaries. He received two years and ten months
Gaughan, the driver, pleaded guilty to the two burglaries and also to aggravated vehicle theft. He was on parole at the time of the burglary for a previous burglary carried out with Powell.
He was jailed for five years nine months and banned from driving for 5 years 10 months
Powell is currently serving a two year sentence for handling a stolen car last autumn. He was jailed for four years and four months.
Judge Sean Morris told three of the gang:
“You travelled from Bradford in a stolen vehicle with false [number] plates on and you drove from West Riding to the North Riding because you knew police are spread far and wide and thinly in one of the largest police areas in the country.
You targeted prosperous houses for jewellery and other valuables.”
The fourth member of the gang, Jordan Faulding was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court and was handed a ten year and six month sentence.
Police warning after increase in burglaries in HarrogatePolice have issued a warning after an increase in burglaries in the Harrogate district.
Officers said there had been an rise in burglaries in the Pannal, Rossett and the Stray areas.
The force said people should ensure their windows, doors and cars were locked and to report any suspicious activity to police.
A warning has also been issued to residents in the Duchy Road area after thieves stole property from cars. Police said vehicles had been left “insecure” and urged people not to leave items on display.
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A post on North Yorkshire Police’s Facebook said:
“Last night a number of insecure vehicles were entered in the Duchy Road area of Harrogate and property was stolen.
“This is reminder to motorists to ensure that your cars/vans are locked, even if parked on your driveway and ensure that no items of value are left on display.”
Police added:
£3,000 worth of tools stolen from Harrogate garage“There has been an increase of burglaries in Pannal, Rossett and the Stray areas of Harrogate.
“Please ensure that you lock your doors, windows and cars. If you witness any suspicious activity, please contact the police immediately.”
Police are appealing for witnesses after £3,000 worth of tools were stolen from a garage in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police said the garage, on St Catherine’s Road in Harrogate, was burgled on February 3 between 10am and 7.30pm.
Power tools and garden equipment were among the items taken.
North Yorkshire Police is asking anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour or unusual vehicle movements on the street that day to get in touch.
Officers are also appealing for anyone with private CCTV to come forward.
You can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Chloe Kinnear. Or email chloe.kinnear@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote reference number 12210052754.
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