A motorbike was destroyed in a fire believed to have been caused deliberately in Knaresborough last night.
On-call firefighters from the town were caused to a recreational area near Halfpenny Lane at 9.29pm.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service‘s incident report said the motorbike was “well alight” when they arrived.
“Crews extinguished the vehicle using a hose reel jet. The motorcycle sustained 100% fire damage and the cause was believed to had been deliberate.”
Knaresborough firefighters were called out earlier last night when they helped police deal with four youths on top of a commercial building on High Street.
The incident report said:
“Crews accessed the roof and politely persuaded the youths to come down from the roof via an internal stairway.
“The youths came down by their own accord and the incident was left in the hands of police.”
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Motorbike stolen from Harrogate’s James Street
A motorcycle has been stolen from one of Harrogate’s busiest shopping streets.
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information about the theft, which occurred on James Street between 6pm on August 26 and 12.15am on August 27.
The 22-reg black and orange KTM 125 Duke was taken and then found abandoned on Byron Walk Mews at about 6am on 27 August.
Police urged anyone with information to email katie.bell@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2, and ask for Katie Bell.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230161540.
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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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North Yorkshire fire service adds motorbike to vehicle fleet
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has acquired a new motorbike to reduce the number of accidents and injuries on the county’s roads.
Volunteers from the service will ride the vehicle, known as FireBike, to biker hotspots where they will speak to motorcyclists about road safety.
Statistics show motorbikes make up less than 7% of all traffic in the county but 26% of incidents where somebody is killed or seriously injured.
The new initiative will operate alongside the Biker Down courses run by the fire and rescue service. This free course delivers first aid advice, road, and rider safety for motorcyclists at numerous locations across North Yorkshire.
Andy Creasey, the Firebike project manager at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said:
“Sadly we deal with a number of road traffic collisions involving motorbikes each year. Many of these collisions involve serious injury or in the worst cases fatalities.
“My colleagues and I want to do everything we can to improve the safety on the the roads for everyone. Motorcyclists enjoy chatting with likeminded enthusiasts and FireBike will help us deliver positive messaging directly within community.”
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Appeal after rare motorbike stolen in Harrogate
Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen in Harrogate and the attempted theft of another one.
The first was taken from an address on St Georges Road at around 2:30am before being abandoned.
North Yorkshire Police is looking for information on four men who are believed to have attended an address on South Park Road, Harrogate at 3:20am where a rare, Aprilia RS250 Mk2 was stolen.
The force said the motorbike has a distinctive bubbling to the surface of the fuel tank which should distinguish it from similar bikes.
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A police statement added:
Local motorcyclist killed in Nidd crash“Officers are appealing to anyone in the area including residents with CCTV or doorbell video, and passing motorists with dashcam footage. to check their devices in case the suspects have been captured on camera.
“In particular, they are appealing to anyone who saw four males acting suspiciously at this time.
Anyone with information or footage that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Dean Barrett, collar number 1573.
“You can also email dean.Barrett@northyorkshire.pnn.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 12210185790.”
A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Nidd on Saturday afternoon.
The man, aged in his 30s, was travelling from Ripley on the B6165 Ripley Road when his blue motorcycle collided with a silver Toyota Hilux driving in the opposite direction at about 3.25pm.
He died at the scene.
North Yorkshire Police has not revealed the man’s name but said in a statement he was local.
It are appealing for anyone who saw what happened, or saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to the crash, to get in touch.
You can call 101, select option 1 and quote reference 12210171943 or email PC Nicola Gill at Nicola.gill@northyorkshire.pnn.police.ukMotorcyclist.
It was one of two fatal crashes in North Yorkshire over the weekend.
A woman in her 60s died following a two-car collision on the A6055 between Catterick and Leeming Bar at about 2.20am this morning.
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‘Secure your garages’, urge police after latest theft in Boroughbridge
A motorbike has been stolen from Boroughbridge as part of a spate of garage thefts of cycles and motorbikes.
Thieves took the red and white motorbike, which had been given as a Christmas present, after cutting through two locks between 19 and 21 January.
North Yorkshire Police said today bikes and motorbikes worth thousands of pounds have been stolen in recent days and appealed for people to check their outbuildings were secure.
It later added a mountain bike was stolen from a garage in Hookstone Grange Way last week between 5pm on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday. It is an orange and black Whyte T130-C carbon framed bike with a new Vittoria front tyre.
PC Liz Estensen, of North Yorkshire Police, said:
“Recorded crime figures show that thieves are far more likely to break into sheds and garages than houses, so consider taking extra steps to protect your outbuildings, particularly if you live in a rural or isolated area.”
Police added officers were also investigating reports of youths interfering with high-value vehicles parked in Harrogate overnight.
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The force issued the following crime prevention advice:
- If you have a door lock or window lock on your outbuilding, use it.
- A simple padlock and hasp correctly fitted to a door can deter opportunist thieves. Use a close coupled padlock for increased security.
- If you have an integral door between your home and garage, consider this as an external door and secure it appropriately.
- Consider installing CCTV, external lighting or an alarm.
- Mark particularly valuable items prominently with your postcode.
- Consider placing smaller items in a secure cabinet within your shed or garage, or store them in your home.
Anyone with information about the Boroughbridge theft can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident reference 12210034339.