Police withdraw appeal to find woman with baby in Harrogate

Police have withdrawn an appeal for help finding a woman with a pram in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police issued CCTV images in the early hours of this morning of the woman.

Officers said they had concerns for her welfare and were trying to trace her.

But in an update this morning, a police statement said:

“We have spoken to the woman and pleased to confirm that everything is okay.”


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Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing Harrogate man

North Yorkshire Police has issued an urgent appeal to find a man who has been missing from the Harrogate area for nearly two weeks.

The constabulary said in a statement this afternoon Cao Xuan Tuan, 25, has not been seen since  Thursday, February 29.

The statement added:

“Cao is Asian, with short straight black hair, brown eyes and around 5 foot 6” tall.

“We’re growing increasingly concerned for Cao’s welfare and are asking for anyone who may have seen him, or knows where he is, to contact us immediately.

“Cao, if you are reading this, please get in touch with someone, we just want to know that you are safe.”

Officers urged anyone who has seen Cao, or have information that could help, to urgently call 101 or, if you know his immediate whereabouts, 999.

Quote reference number 12240041667.


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Missing 87-year-old Harrogate man found ‘safe but cold’

A missing 87-year-old man from Harrogate has been found safe, police said this morning.

North Yorkshire Police issued a statement last night saying the man had not been seen by his family for about 24 hours and had been unable to contact him.

Officers said they were “very concerned for his safety”.

But police issued a new statement this morning, which said:

“Yesterday evening (29 December) we issued an appeal to help find a missing 87-year-old man from Harrogate.

“We are very pleased to report that he has been found safe and well, but cold.”

We have amended our coverage to anonymise the man’s details.


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Police seek two men after TK Maxx theft in Harrogate

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following a shop theft in Harrogate.

A North Yorkshire Police statement yesterday said two men entered TK Maxx in the Victoria Shopping Centre and picked up a brown men’s gilet, removed the security tag then left the store.

They took the gilet with them and headed towards the railway station.

CCTV images of the wanted men.

The incident happened at 10.05am on November 22.

The statement added:

“Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the men in the images as they believe they will have information that will help the investigation.”

Anyone with any information can email jamie.kennerley@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Kennerley.

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


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Pedestrian ‘serious but stable’ after Harrogate crash

A pedestrian is seriously ill in hospital after a crash on the A59 outside Shaws Trailer Park at Starbeck.

Emergency services were called to the A59 Knaresborough Road at 7.45am yesterday (Monday, December 18).

North Yorkshire Police said last night:

“A SsangYong Korando in grey which was travelling in the direction of Harrogate collided with a man in his 50s as he was crossing the road at the pelican crossing.

“The pedestrian is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

“The driver of the SsangYong is assisting officers with their investigation.”

Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

You can email joseph.moore@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101 and ask to speak to the force control room.

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

Quote reference number 12230239213.


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Missing Harrogate girls found

North Yorkshire Police has said two missing teenage girls from Harrogate have been found safe.

A police statement today said the girls, who had last been seen on Tuesday, December 5, had been located.

We have updated this article to anonymise the details of the girls.


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Police seek man after public order offence at Ripon Cathedral

Police today issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a public order offence at Ripon Cathedral.

The incident took place on Friday, October 20, at about 11.15am. No further details have been released.

North Yorkshire Police described the suspect as white, around 6ft tall and in his early 40s. He is believed to be from the Ripon area.

It said in a statement:

“Officers have released two CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the investigation, as he may have important information about it.”

Anyone with any information can contact PC 116 Craig Brogden at craig.brogden@northyorkshire.police.uk, quoting reference 12230199599.

You can also dial 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 116 Craig Brogden.

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


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Two men arrested after Boroughbridge burglary

Two men have been arrested following a burglary in Boroughbridge.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today a man in his 20s and a man is in his 30s had been arrested and “released on bail pending further enquiries”.

Officers appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.

The statement said:

“It happened on Willow Grove at approximately 8.30pm on October 20 when a property was broken into and a number of power tools were stolen.

“Officers are appealing for information about any people and/or vehicles seen in the location near to the time of the incident along with any private CCTV or doorbell footage of suspicious activity.”

Anyone with information can email ethan.fleming@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Ethan Fleming.

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

Quote reference number 12230200171.


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Police seek woman after dog attacks man in Harrogate town centre

Police have appealed for help identifying a woman after a “dangerously out of control” dog attacked a man in Harrogate town centre.

The man had to go to hospital after the dog attacked him.

North Yorkshire Police this morning issued a photo of the dog and a woman it wants to speak to.

The force said in a statement:

“We want to speak to this woman after a man needed to go to hospital due to injuries caused by a dangerously out of control dog.

“The dog also tried to attack the victim’s dog.

“The victim was knocked over when the dog rushed him. He suffered an injury to his hip and hand which resulted in a hospital visit.”

The incident happened outside Holland & Barrett on Cambridge Street in Harrogate at 4.40pm on Monday, September 23.

The statement added:

“We’d like to hear from you if you recognise the woman in this image, as we believe she may have information that could help the investigation.

“Anyone with any information is asked to email asa.donovan@northyorkshire.police.uk or call us on 101 and ask for PC 1841 Donovan.

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

Quote reference number 12230180734.


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29 sheep stolen from field near Pateley Bridge

A total of 29 sheep have been stolen from a field near Pateley Bridge.

The sheep were taken from land next to Duck Street Lane at Greenhow between Tuesday October 10 and October 22, North Yorkshire Police said today.

Officers appealed for witnesses and information, particularly any suspicious movements of wagons or farm vehicles with trailers in the area.

Duck Street Lane

They urged anyone with information to dial 101 and ask for Dave Mackay or to email David.mackay@northyorkshire.police.uk

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

Quote reference number 12230201258.


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