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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Police launch investigation after PCSO assaulted in Knaresborough
Police have launched an investigation after a police community support officer was assaulted in Knaresborough.
The incident happened around 3pm on Tuesday (July 25) in Knaresborough Market Place.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police said they have arrested a young man in connection with the assault.
He has since been released on bail while enquiries are conducted.
A police statement added:
“Officers are appealing for witnesses or footage which could help with this investigation.
“Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email holly.nicholls@northyorkshire.police.uk.
“You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Holly Nicholls.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230138428.”
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Police appeal after car window smashed in Harrogate
Police have appealed for information after a car was damaged in Hollins Road in Harrogate.
Officers said the incident happened at 2am on Tuesday (July 25) when a driver’s side rear window of a Peugeot 207 was smashed.
In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said two men dressed in dark clothing were seen running away from the scene towards Hampsthwaite Road.
Police added:
“Anyone with information that could assist officers with their investigation should email Sam.Clarke2@northyorkshire.police.uk.
“You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Sam Clarke.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230138046 when passing on information.”
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Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 12230127884.
To pass on information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Investigation continues into Pateley Bridge petrol station attempted arson
Investigations are ongoing into an attempted arson at a petrol station in Pateley Bridge, police have said.
The incident happened between 1.45am and 2.45am on Sunday, May 14, at the Dales Market Corner petrol station in the town.
According to North Yorkshire Police, two men walked onto the forecourt, placed a backpack in the area and set it alight. The backpack then self-extinguished.
Two men were arrested in connection with the attempted arson following the incident.
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson, while a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage.
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Both have since been released on conditional bail and no charges have been issued.
A police spokesperson said today that an investigation into the attempted arson is ongoing.
Jill Cowling, detective inspector from Harrogate CID, said previously:
Two arrested in Jennyfields after police drugs raid“We’re treating this incident as deliberate, and enquiries are continuing. Thankfully no one was injured, but we will be increasing police activity in the area to provide additional reassurance to the public.
“As part of the ongoing police investigation I’m now appealing for people to come forward about any suspicious activity at the location on the night of Saturday 13 and in the early hours of Sunday 14 May 2023.”
Police arrested two people in the Jennyfields area of Harrogate today on suspicion of supplying class A drugs.
A North Yorkshire Police statement this afternoon said officers attended a property on Norwich Drive after receiving reports of suspicious activity.
A man and a woman were arrested and a suspected weapon, drugs and mobile devices were seized.
The pair remain in custody.
No other details were released.
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Reduction in Harrogate fire engines to begin next year
The reduction in the number of fire engines based in Harrogate overnight is expected to take effect next year.
North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe announced the move last year as part of her three-year fire service blueprint on how resources would be deployed in the county.
The reduction, which is part of a shift towards fire prevention, prompted widespread concerns about safety, particularly life-threatening delays at Starbeck level crossing if a second fire engine were required in an emergency.
Conservative Ms Metcalfe also agreed to reduce the number of overnight fire engines at Scarborough and to have on-call rather than full-time firefighters at Huntington, near York.
Harrogate fire station
Her draft fire and rescue annual report for 2022/23, which was discussed by a panel today, says North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is consulting with trade unions around the implementation of the changes to Huntington station.
The report adds this is expected to be finalised by the end of the year then ‘Harrogate will form the second phase of implementation’.
Harrogate firefighters affected will be redeployed to other stations or roles, including fire prevention roles.
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Harrogate and Scarborough will have two larger emergency rescue fire engines during daytime, when most fires occur. They currently have one of these and one smaller tactical response appliance. Her report says:
“This will increase the capacity and capability to respond to an emergency when demand is at its greatest, improve resilience across the service area and increase the opportunity to undertake prevention and protection activities during these hours.
“This change will take place at Harrogate first and, on completion of a full review of the implementation of the change, be extended to Scarborough.”
An ambulance waiting at Starbeck level crossing — there are fears this will happen more frequently to fire engines under the changes.
Councillor Pat Marsh, a Liberal Democrat who represents Stray, Woodlands and Hookstone on North Yorkshire Council, said the changes were putting people “at risk”.
She added:
Appeal after e-bike stolen in Boroughbridge“I totally support the emphasis on prevention but we still need to make sure that if accidents and incidents happen we have the right response with the appropriate number of fire engines and firemen.
“The government should set a standard service per head of population. Our Residents should get the service they pay for not a reduced service.”
Police are appealing for information after an e-bike was stolen from a street near the centre of Boroughbridge.
The red and black Ersin mountain bike, which has hub motors in both the pedals and rear wheel, was taken from St Helena between 11pm on Saturday, July 15 and 5am on Sunday, July 16.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option four, and use reference 12230132029.
Alternatively, to report information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Ex-Harrogate teen sentenced to 18 months for indecent images of children
An 18-year-old former Harrogate man has been sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders institute for making and distributing indecent images of children.
Dylan Paul Ansell also admitted possessing extreme pornography and a prohibited image.
Besides his 18-month sentence, Ansell was handed a 10-year sexual harm order, ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and given a five-year restraining order when he appeared at York Crown Court yesterday.
Ansell, now of Camping Close, Haddenham, Ely, but formerly of Harrogate, answered “no comment” when first quizzed about content found on devices seized from his address on August 20, 2021.
However, during a trial at York Crown Court he later pleaded guilty to six counts of making indecent photographs of children, three counts of distributing indecent photographs of children, one count of possessing extreme pornography and one count of possession of a prohibited image.
Ansell also pleaded guilty to stalking — he used false social media accounts to repeatedly target a victim, which has had a lasting impact on their day-to-day activities.
Speaking today after sentencing, investigating officer Detective Constable Sullivan of North Yorkshire Police‘s online child abuse team said,
“The devices seized from Ansell’s home were found to contain hundreds of illegal images and videos – including category A indecent images of children, prohibited images of children between the ages of three and 17 years, as well as extreme pornography.
“Ansell also manipulated photos of children that he knew and shared them with others online, without their knowledge, for sexualised purposes. He was also actively involved in an online network that created and shared indecent images of children.”
He added:
“His actions have caused significant distress to his victims, including one of whom he repeatedly stalked using false social media accounts. In addition to this he has shown blatant disregard to the bail conditions that were put in place, by repeatedly attempting to contact the victim, causing additional stress and anxiety. He has shown absolutely no remorse for this.
“I’d like to commend the bravery of that victim and their family, who due to Ansell’s repeat offending had to endure a prolonged investigation. They have all shown strength and determination throughout our enquiries and the resulting court process.”
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Man wanted after burglary in Ripon street
Police in Ripon are appealing for help to trace a man they want to speak to in connection with a series of incidents in the city.
A man was seen trying door handles on Wemyss Road around 3am on Wednesday, May 31.
After one door was found to be unlocked, a set of car keys was stolen. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the man in the image or know where is can be found.”
Anyone who can provide information should email gareth.skelton@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Gareth Skelton.
To report information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12230098370.
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