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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Police appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured near Harrogate
Police today issued an appeal for witnesses following a crash near Harrogate in which a man suffered serious injuries.
The collision, on the A59 near Kettlesing, involved a white Transit van and a motorcycle.
Both were travelling in the direction of Harrogate.
The incident happened at about 2.30pm on Friday and led to the road being closed for several hours.
The motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries.
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage.
If you wish to do so you can call 101 and speak to the force control room, quoting reference number NYP-17062022-253.
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Cash reward after Triumph motorbikes stolen in Harrogate
A “substantial” cash reward is being offered by the owner of two motorbikes stolen from a home in Harrogate last month.
The two Triumph motorbikes were taken from Firs Drive between 10pm and midnight on August 19.
Police believe the bikes were ridden away towards the Leeds area. They had the number plates AV52 KWS and WX56 EKY, but these are likely to have been changed since the theft.
The 52-plate bike had damage to its front right fairing and a messy fibreglass weld running through it, as well as a crack to the rear left seat fairing.
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A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“In particular, we are appealing for information about a Ford Focus seen in the area around the time and any sightings or adverts of the bikes for sale.
“The owner of the bikes is offering a substantial cash reward for information given to the police which results in the safe return of both bikes.”
Anyone with information that could help the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for James Skaith. You can also email James.Skaith@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
To report information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200144624.