Harrogate thieves dump classic motorbike when they can’t start it

Thieves abandoned a classic motorbike they’d stolen in Harrogate when they were unable to get it to start.

According to North Yorkshire Police, the black Honda motorcycle was taken overnight from a home on King Edward’s Drive in Bilton.

It was found the following day by the owner dumped at the back of nearby Cecil Street “due to the thieves being unable to start the bike”, police said in a statement.

The statement added:

“However, the bike sustained damage that, due to its age and rarity, will be costly to repair.”

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information about the incident, which happened overnight between Sunday, July 2 and Monday, July 3.

Anyone with information can email ben.robinson-brockhill@northyorkshirepolice.co.uk or dial 101, select option 2, and ask for Ben Robinson-Brockhill.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference number 12230123114.

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Car crashes into shop in Knaresborough

A driver escaped serious injury today when his car crashed into the front of a shop on Knaresborough High Street.

The Honda mounted the pavement and went into The Clothing Store of Knaresborough early this afternoon.

Dave Lombardi, whose wife Rebecca owns the shop, went to help the passenger and then called the emergency services for help. He said:

“I was in the shop and next thing I knew there was a loud bang and there was a blue Honda in the entrance to the door.

“The driver was quite elderly and thankfully he seemed to be fine.”

The front of the car hit the pillar outside the shop.

Police and ambulance crews attended the scene.

Mr Lombardi said a concrete pillar outside the shop and the car bumper were damaged but the situation could have been far worse.

Only one customer was in the shop at the time and nobody was walking past on the busy High Street at the time of the incident.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:

“We’re at the scene of a collision on Knaresborough High Street, which happened at about 2pm today, when a car collided with a building. There are not believed to have been any injuries.”

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