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North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a hit and run in Knaresborough.

In a statement issued today, police said the collision left a parked black VW Transporter van with “significant damage” estimated to cost £5,000.

It happened on Fisher Street on Friday, March 31 at 12.15pm.

Officers said a grey Suzuki SX4 car failed to stop after the incident. The statement added:

“Anyone with information about the Suzuki is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

“Officers are also urging any body shops that have recently been approached to repair a Suzuki SX4 with front-end damage to get in touch.”

You can email Ben.Robinson-Brockhill@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101 and quote reference 12230057691.


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Late night hit and run in Harrogate district

Police are appealing for information about a hit and run collision in the Harrogate district.

According to North Yorkshire Police, a blue Kia car with an 06 registration collided with a parked car on Millfield Street at Pateley Bridge.

It happened at about 2.20am on Good Friday.

A police statement said:

“The driver of the Kia did not stop and drove to the end of Millfield End before driving away, back up Millfield Street, about five minutes later.

“Both the parked car and the Kia were damaged.

“Witnesses also noticed a burning smell coming from the Kia.”

Anybody with information can email bill.hickson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 1.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Quote reference number 12230061510.


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Police seek hit and run driver after scooter rider hurt in Harrogate

Police are appealing for information after a crash in Harrogate in which a vehicle failed to stop.

North Yorkshire Police said this morning a black Lambretta scooter and a red 4×4 style vehicle were involved in a crash between 9.45am and 10am on on Saturday.

It occurred on Skipton Road near the Empress roundabout.

A police statement said:

“The red vehicle failed to stop at the scene and continued towards the Empress roundabout.

“The rider of the scooter suffered injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.”

It urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward.

You can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC1282 BURGESS. You can also email 001282@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230016678.


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Man in hospital after being struck by thieves’ getaway van in Ripon

A man is recovering in hospital after being struck by a van driven by thieves at a Ripon supermarket.

The incident happened at 6.40pm last night at Morrisons.

According to North Yorkshire Police, a white utility van failed to stop after striking the unnamed man, who is in his 40s.

The extent of his injuries us now known.

A police statement said:

“The van did not stop at the scene and so we are appealing for information to help identify the vehicle and its occupants.

“Anyone who was in the area of Morrisons between 6.20pm and 6.50pm and has any dashcam or video footage, is asked to contact police.

“Dial 101, press 1 and pass information to the force control room, quoting reference number 12220012344.”


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