North Yorkshire Police has today issued a fresh photo of missing Harrogate woman Sophie Lambert, as concerns for her welfare grow.
Sophie, 22, was reported missing from her home in Starbeck at 10.10pm on Friday. She was last seen by her family at 7.20pm before she left the house.
Police issued an urgent appeal for help yesterday by asking anyone with information or possible sightings to get in touch. They said a search and rescue team was taking part in an extensive operation to find her in the Nidd Gorge area.
Police said today concerns were growing for Sophie’s welfare and issued a more recent photo and updated description.
Sophie Lambert
A statement said:
“Sophie is described as white, 5ft 3in, aged in her early 20s, slim build, with long dark brown hair that is possibly plaited or wavy.
“She has a distinctive scar on her forehead which is likely to be noticeable.
“It is unknown what clothing she has on, but her family said she tends to wear jogging bottoms and has dark green Adidas trainers with a white sole.
“If you have seen a woman matching Sophie’s description or photograph, please call North Yorkshire Police immediately on 999 quoting reference 12230110845.”
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Cyclist injured in crash with Mercedes at New Park roundabout
Police have appealed for witnesses to a collision involving a cyclist and a Mercedes at a busy roundabout in Harrogate this week.
The cyclist came off their bike at New Park roundabout just after 2pm on Monday.
According to North Yorkshire Police, the cyclist “took action to avoid the black Mercedes SUV, came off his cycle, and sustained minor injuries”.
The victim was travelling east on Skipton Road and the Mercedes entered the roundabout from Ripon Road in the Ripon direction.
A police statement said:
“We are appealing for witnesses to the incident or anyone who recalls seeing the pedal cyclist or Mercedes prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
“If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number NYP-12062023-0659.”
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Harrogate teenagers found safe and well
Two teenage girls who were missing from their homes in Harrogate have been found safe.
North Yorkshire Police said the 16-year-old and 13-year-old were both reported missing in the early hours of yesterday.
However, a police statement this morning has confirmed that both have been found safe and well.
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Police appeal after spate of vandalism in Pateley Bridge
Police are appealing for information about a spate of vandalism in Pateley Bridge this week
Overnight on May 30 to 31, damage was caused at the recreation ground near the youth shelter and the band stand.
Graffiti has been sprayed on the bus shelter at Station Square.
Later in the week, broken glass and bottles were left near the youth shelter and graffiti discovered in the toilets at Southlands car park.
North Yorkshire Police urged any witnesses or people with information to email Mike.Spittlehouse@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire police on 101 or on-line at www.northyorkshire.police.uk.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference 12230100002.
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Ripon man wanted by police believed to be in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for help locating 32-year-old Dwaine Layton, who is wanted in connection with a serious assault.
The force said today Layton is believed to be in the Harrogate area.
It added:
“If you have any information which could help to locate Layton then please call 101 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 08000 555 111.
“If you have an immediate sighting, then please dial 999.”
The reference number is 12230099771.
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Man wanted in police car tampering investigation in Pateley Bridge
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following “vehicle interference” in Pateley Bridge.
In a statement issued today, North Yorkshire Police said the incident “involved someone removing items from a car who then went on to try and gain access to another car, which proved to be unsuccessful”.
It happened on Old Brewery Road on an unspecified date “earlier this year”.
The statement said:
“Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the person in the image as they believe they will have information that could help the investigation.
“Anyone with any information is asked to email laura.taylor@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Laura Taylor.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Quote reference number 12230013852.
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Sheep’s throat injured in dog attack near Harrogate
A sheep’s throat was badly injured when it was attacked by a dog near Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police last night issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident, which is the latest occurrence of sheep worrying in the district.
It happened at Stainburn between midday on Saturday May 13 and 9am on Sunday May 14.
Police said in a statement:
“A sheep was chased which resulted in a nasty injury to its throat.
“Officers from our rural task force are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“In particular, officers are appealing for information from anyone that might have been in the area at the time and witnessed the incident.”
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Anyone with information can email david.mackay@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for David Mackay.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230086282.
Missing Harrogate woman found safe after four daysA Harrogate woman has been found safe after going missing for four days.
North Yorkshire Police issued an appeal for the 56-year-old female on Friday last week. It said she had not been seen since the previous day and officers were “extremely concerned for her welfare”.
This morning the police said the woman had been found safe yesterday.
We have consequently updated our coverage to remove the woman’s personal details.
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Police seek man after electric bike stolen from Harrogate Aldi
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after an electric bike was stolen outside a Harrogate supermarket.
The incident happened at Aldi on Old Beck Road at about 3.10pm on Saturday, April 15.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today:
“The bike had been left secure outside the store. A man entered B&Q next door, then rode the bike away.
“Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise a man pictured on CCTV, as they believe he will have information that will help the investigation.”
A full length image of the wanted man.
Anyone with any information is asked to email joanne.fawectt@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 371 Joanne Fawcett.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230066912 when passing on information.
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Police seek wanted man from Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police have arrested a man following a wanted person appeal in Harrogate.
The force issued a statement saying Darren Atkinson, 37, was wanted in relation to a harassment offence. It added:
“Officers believe he may in the Harrogate area.
“Despite several enquiries they have not yet been able to located him.”
Anyone with information can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and speak to the force control room. Quote reference 12230057307.
You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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