North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images of two people they wish to speak to following a Harrogate shop theft.
The theft took place at Waitrose on Station Parade at approximately 1.15pm on Sunday, February 4.
Officers said spirits and champagne to the value of £887 were taken from the store.
A spokesperson said:
“Please contact us if you recognise the people pictured on CCTV, as we believe they may have information that will assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is advised to speak to Fiona.Wilding@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 quoting reference 12240022503.
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Four arrested after police chase in Harrogate
Suspected motorbike thieves were arrested after a police chase in the Cold Bath Road area of Harrogate last night.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today (March 14) it received a call that four people were interfering with a motorbike parked on Montpellier Parade at around 6pm.
The statement added:
“We immediately deployed police units to the area, and with the assistance of CCTV tracking the suspects, officers detained two people as they were pushing the motorbike away.
“Two other suspects were seen walking up Cold Bath Road, and when officers arrived they ran off. However, officers caught up with them, and they were detained after a short foot chase.”
The males aged 16, 17, 20 and 28 were arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle. Two were also arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage, and going equipped for theft.
The statement said:
“We were able to identify the owner of the motorbike, and visited him to update him – he was on the phone reporting the theft when we spoke to him.”
Police added “enquiries are ongoing into the theft”.
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Police and council launch project to tackle crime in Harrogate
A new drive to target anti-social behaviour, street crime and shoplifting in Harrogate has been launched by North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Council.
Project Spotlight was announced yesterday, just days before the Stray Ferret publishes Trading Hell, a week-long series of features investigating these very issues.
Over the course of our investigation we spoke to a chief inspector from North Yorkshire Police, as well as North Yorkshire Council, Harrogate BID, Harrogate Homeless Project and dozens of town centre traders. You can read the first of our special reports on Monday.
Project Spotlight sees teams working with residents, shoppers, town-centre workers and businesses to:
- gather information about crime and anti-social behaviour and use it to target police and council resources at key times and locations;
- reduce thefts, anti-social behaviour and other crimes by working with retailers and licensed premises;
- prevent begging and rough sleeping by ensuring vulnerable people have access to the services they need and are encouraged to use them;
- deploy targeted, high-visibility patrols to make sure residents, town-centre visitors, workers and businesses feel safe;
- reduce drink- and drug-related crime by working with specialist teams, licensed premises and support services;
- ‘design out crime’ by making changes to the town-centre environment;
- keep the public informed about the project and its progress, encouraging them to keep sharing information about any town-centre issues affecting them.
Project Spotlight builds on work between North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Council and other organisations to address street crime, retail theft, begging, rough sleeping, substance abuse and anti-social behaviour.
Project Spotlight will work with retailers to tackle shoplifting and other town-centre problems.
In a sample of 140 patrols of the town centre since October 2023, North Yorkshire Police made 10 arrests and moved people on or gave words of advice 54 times. The force also issued one dispersal order, which effectively bans someone from an area for a certain amount of time.
Harrogate neighbourhood policing inspector Nicola Colbourne said:
“Project Spotlight sees us stepping up that positive work we’ve already done with partner organisations, the public and town-centre businesses.
“We’re using a good old-fashioned mix of community engagement, information-gathering, targeted policing and robust law enforcement during this project, which we’re delivering alongside policing Harrogate’s wider residential areas.
“Harrogate is already an incredibly safe town, in what is officially England’s safest county. With the help of the public, businesses and key organisations, we’re working hard to make it even safer.”
North Yorkshire Council’s assistant chief executive for local engagement, Rachel Joyce, said:
“Alongside North Yorkshire Police and others, we have been working hard to maintain Harrogate town centre’s reputation as a safe and welcoming place in which to visit and work.
“Operation Spotlight presents an opportunity for all concerned to come together and build on this work. To do this we need the co-operation of the public and the business community and I would encourage everyone to support us in this aim.”
Project Spotlight comes in response to problems highlighted by the Stray Ferret’s Trading Hell survey, which revealed very high levels of dissatisfaction among town-centre traders at North Yorkshire Police’s response to anti-social behaviour and retail theft.
The results of the survey, some of which have been shared with North Yorkshire Police, will be revealed in our first Trading Hell report, published on Monday.
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North Yorkshire Police said:
“We would like to speak with the man who was knocked to the ground and other members of the public who kindly assisted him.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 4, and speak to the Force Control Room quoting reference 12240033392.
To remain anonymous anyone can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Police issue CCTV appeal following Ripon supermarket theft
North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after alcohol was stolen from a Ripon supermarket.
In a statement yesterday, police said two men stole over £500 worth of champagne and spirits from the Sainsbury’s at Ripon Market Place.
The incident took place on Wednesday February 7 at 5:35pm.
The statement added:
“Please get in touch if you recognise either of the people in the images as we believe they may have information that could help the investigation.”
Any information should be emailed to Fiona.Wilding@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2 and ask for Fiona Wilding. Quote reference number 12240023658.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Police reissue appeal to find Harrogate wanted man
Police seeking a wanted man from Harrogate today re-issued a plea for help finding him.
North Yorkshire Police is still searching for Bailey George Samuel Townend, 21, who has been recalled to prison and is believed to be evading arrest locally.
He was released from prison on licence on November 1 last year after being handed a 51-week custodial sentence for burglary and theft.
The Probation Service reported that Townend failed to reside at approved accommodation in Leeds, thereby breaching his licence.
Today’s police statement said:
“Police enquiries are ongoing in the Harrogate and Leeds areas in the effort to return Townend to prison.
“Townend is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, slim build, with short brown hair and green eyes.
If you can help us track him down, please report information to North Yorkshire Police on 101, option 4, and speak to the force control room.
“For immediate sightings, dial 999 to ensure a rapid response.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online. Quote reference number.
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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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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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Motorbike stolen from Harrogate’s James Street
A motorcycle has been stolen from one of Harrogate’s busiest shopping streets.
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information about the theft, which occurred on James Street between 6pm on August 26 and 12.15am on August 27.
The 22-reg black and orange KTM 125 Duke was taken and then found abandoned on Byron Walk Mews at about 6am on 27 August.
Police urged anyone with information to email katie.bell@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2, and ask for Katie Bell.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230161540.
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Police release CCTV images after theft from van in Starbeck
Police have issued CCTV to identify two men involved in a theft from a van in Starbeck.
The incident happened at around 2pm on July 5, 2023, close to Papa Johns Pizza on the junction of Stonefall Avenue and Knaresborough Road.
Items were taken from a van belonging to a telecommunications engineer, who was working at height.
North Yorkshire Police have appealed for help in identifying two men who were involved in the incident.
A force statement said:
“The first man is a white male, 16-20-years-old, 5ft 8 inches tall with short ginger hair. He was wearing dark blue jeans and a black jumper.
“The second man is white, around 30-years-old, around 6ft tall and was wearing a black jumper and jeans.
“If you recognise the men in the images below, please get in contact.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can email joseph.havercroft@northyorkshire.police.uk.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230124365.
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