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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