A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of burgling a Harrogate hairdressers in the early hours of this morning.
The suspects, both in their 30s and from Harrogate, remain in police custody.
According to North Yorkshire Police, a man and woman were seen to break a window at Contemporary Salons’ studio on Station Parade at 3.56am. It added:
“The two people then entered the property and filled two bags with items before leaving the area in a taxi.”
It is the latest criminal attack this month on a Harrogate shop, with previous incidents reported at salon Dangerfield & Keane and James Barber Tobacconists on Cold Bath Road.
Police said in a statement:
“If you witnessed this incident or have any further information which could help the investigation, please email: pamela.luettke@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 quoting reference 12220206294
“If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
According to its website, Contemporary Salons is a group of nine hair salons across north Yorkshire and Teesside
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Thieves smash their way into Harrogate shop
Two thieves have smashed their way into an independent Harrogate shop and stolen cigars and whiskey.
The men, believed to be in their early 20s, used a stone to break a glass panel on the door of James Barber Tobacconist.
It is one of two shops on Cold Bath Road targeted by criminals already this month. In a separate incident last week, a man vandalised the Christmas lights outside hair salon Dangerfield & Keane.
Mr Barber has published CCTV footage of the break-in on his Instagram page in the hope it might lead to an arrest.
The incident happened in the early hours of November 1 and Mr Barber has decided to release the film now because the police investigation has yet to find the perpetrators.
The thieves also smashed a cabinet to get hold of the goods. One left when the alarm sounded.
Mr Barber estimated the crime had cost him £1,000 in repairs and loss of goods.
His Instagram post said:
Three arrested after dozens of bags of cocaine found in Harrogate“Until now these two are still out and about maybe looking for another opportunity to violate another business owner.
“Since it has been more than 10 days, we felt the need to warn all local businesses like us to be vigilant as we believe this can happen anytime. If anyone recognises these two please report it directly to the Harrogate police. Crime No.NYP-01112022-0012.”
Two men and a woman have been arrested after police stopped two cars and found dozens of bags of cocaine in the Harrogate area.
North Yorkshire Police said today two different vehicles were searched.
As well as suspected cocaine, a lock knife was also found in one of the cars and the driver was banned from driving.
A man in his 20s has been charged with possessing a blade and driving while disqualified. He was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class-A drugs.
A woman, also in her 20s was also arrested on suspicion of class-A drug offences.
A second man in the other vehicle, who is in his 20s, was also arrested on suspicion of possessing class-A drugs.
All were bailed following the drug arrests on Thursday to allow the substances to be inspected by a laboratory as part of police investigations.
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Police crime scene investigators at Ripon
North Yorkshire Police crime scene investigators are attending an incident on the corner of Finkle Street and Allhallowgate in Ripon.
The corner site has been cordoned off with blue and white police tape.
A crime scene investigation vehicle, mobile police office and a further police vehicle and officers have been at the scene.
Police at the scene are not giving any details about the nature of the incident.
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Man arrested after disturbance in Ripon city centre
A man has been arrested after a disturbance in Ripon city centre this afternoon.
North Yorkshire Police officers were called to Market Square just after 1pm following reports of a man acting aggressively.
An eye witness, who did not wish to be named, told the Stray Ferret two police vans appeared quickly after an altercation.
A police statement said:
“A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident and on suspicion of assaulting an emergency services worker. Investigations are ongoing.”
Anyone with information can contact the police, quoting reference number 12220191661.
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Boy, 16, caught with 110 wraps of heroin and cocaine in Harrogate’s Library Gardens
A man from Bradford has been jailed for 30 months after pleading guilty to supplying Class A drugs in Harrogate’s Library Gardens.
Shaoib Shafiq, 20, and a 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were stopped on September 26, 2020, after reports of drug dealing.
The 16-year-old had 110 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine hidden in his underwear and Shafiq had a Nokia burner-style mobile phone with a pre-pay SIM card that was used as the drugs line.
The pair were sentenced at York Crown Court on Wednesday.
Shafiq was jailed for 30 months and the boy was handed a community order, unpaid work and a rehabilitation requirement.
Shafiq and the teenager travelled to Harrogate from Bradford together and were in regular contact several days before their arrest.
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PC Chris Dyson said:
Teenage boys arrested after Mercedes stolen in Harrogate“Drug dealing has a hugely damaging effect on communities and destroys lives.
“These two individuals thought they could come into North Yorkshire and deal Class A drugs, but we showed them different.
“We work hard to target those who insist on bringing misery to communities and we will not stop making sure those who commit this type of crime are brought to the courts.”
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested after a Mercedes was stolen from a home in Harrogate.
The black Mercedes G Class, registration YK71 NKZ, was taken from Harcourt Drive in the early hours of Friday, October 21.
The two boys arrested in relation to the incident have since been released on conditional bail while police continue their enquiries.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“Offers are appealing for anyone who has information about the incident, or the stolen car, or who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, to contact police.”
To report information, call 101, press one and use reference 12220187200.
Alternatively, report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Harrogate cyclists urged to be vigilant after spate of bike thefts
North Yorkshire Police has appealed to cyclists in Harrogate to be vigilant after a spate of bike thefts.
The force said in a statement it had made “four arrests of individuals in connection with burglaries across the local area” in the last few days.
It added:
“A number of bikes have been returned to their owners but we still have several which have not yet been claimed so if your bike has been stolen in the last few weeks, please get in touch by calling 101.”
The statement said thieves were targeting garden sheds. Some bikes weren’t locked while in other incidents the locks had been forced.
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Police issued the following advice to cyclists:
- Double lock it: Using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target. Use two quality locks, at least one of which is a D-lock. Thieves are less likely to carry multiple tools, so use two different types of lock if possible.
- Lock the lot: Lock the frame and both wheels to a secure cycle stand.
- Secure it: Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.
- Take removable parts with you.
- Park securely: Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit and covered by CCTV.
- Register it: Register your frame number for free on a cycle database such as BikeRegister. The frame number is usually found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in. If your bike is ever stolen and recovered by the police, it can be traced back to you.
- Mark it: Get your bike security marked. It’s a highly effective, visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught with a registered bike, the owner can be traced and they will be arrested. BikeRegister provide a list of police bike marking events. You can also mark your bike with SmartWater.
- Remember safety begins at home: Take the same care to lock your bike securely at home as you would on the street.
- Check ownership: Ask for proof of ownership and check the bike frame number on a cycle database such as Bike Checker at BikeRegister.
- Act fast: If your bike has been stolen, contact police as soon as possible by calling 101 or use the online reporting tool. Provide your frame number, cycle database number, a photo and any other details and make sure you update the status on the cycle database where you registered it.
Man charged after Harrogate stabbing
A man has been charged following a stabbing in Harrogate on Friday night, police have confirmed.
North Yorkshire Police was called to Bower Street shortly after 8pm after being alerted to an argument.
A police statement last night said:
“A man suffered a stab wound in the altercation, he was taken to hospital and is recovering well.
“A 23-year-old man from Harrogate was arrested and charged with assault on a person occasioning actual bodily harm, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and wounding with intent.”
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Body found in River Nidd at Bilton has been identified
The body of a man found in the River Nidd yesterday has been identified, police said this evening.
Police, ambulance and firefighters were called to Nidd Viaduct in Bilton just before 8am yesterday.
The viaduct bridge was closed while the body was recovered.
Tonight’s update by North Yorkshire Police said:
“The man has now been identified and his next of kin have been informed.
“Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of his death.”
No further details, including the man’s name or suspected cause of death, have been revealed.
He was described yesterday as a white man who was believed to be in his 40s.
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