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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Police release CCTV image after Bilton-in-Ainsty church theft
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after historic items were stolen from a church in Bilton-in-Ainsty.
Officers said the items have been located after the force issued an appeal to find them in July.
The artefacts have since been returned to their rightful owner.
Now, North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would look to speak to in connection with the incident.
A force statement added:
“Officers investigating the theft have also now issued CCTV stills of a man they would like to speak to, as he may have important information that could assist their ongoing enquiries.
“If you recognise him, or have any information about the theft, please email sophie.hodgson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1787 Hodgson. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 12230134302 when passing on information.”
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Man wanted after woman’s purse stolen in local supermarket
Police have issued a photo of a man they want to talk to after a purse was stolen from a woman in her 80s.
In a statement issued today, North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened at Morrisons supermarket on Harrogate Road in Ripon.
The incident happened at 3.30pm on Thursday, August 3. However, the images have only been released today.
Do you recognise this man?
The statement said:
“Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the man in the CCTV images, as he may have information that will help the investigation.”
Morrisons in Ripon
Anyone with information is urged to email richard.coulthard@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Richard Coulthard.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12230144835.
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Cash and bank cards stolen from car parked in Harrogate
Cash and bank cards were among the items stolen from a car parked on Queens Road in Harrogate yesterday.
North Yorkshire Police today appealed for information, including CCTV or doorbell video footage, about the crime.
A police statement said:
“It happened in the early hours of Thursday 31 August when the grey Hyundai was broken and personal items taken from inside including bags, bank cards, cash and clothing.
“We are appealing to anyone who saw any suspicious activity on Queens Road or has private video footage of the potential suspects to get in touch.”
You can email Sam.Clarke2@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1136 Sam Clarke.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230163997.
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Thieves steal ‘large amount’ of equipment from Ilke Homes’ factory
Thieves have stolen a “large amount of equipment” from Ilke Homes factory in Flaxby.
The modular housebuilder, which employed 1,150 staff, went into administration in June. Nearly all staff immediately lost their jobs.
The equipment was stolen two days after it had been auctioned by administrators to realise the value of assets on behalf of creditors.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
“North Yorkshire Police is investigating a report of a break-in at a large industrial premises near the village of Flaxby in North Yorkshire.
“It was reported that on August 19 a large amount of equipment worth thousands of pounds had been stolen from the premises.
“The investigation is ongoing at this time. No arrests have been made.”
Ilke Homes’ factory is close to junction 47 of the A1, about two miles from Knaresborough.
Ilke Homes’ site near the A1(M).
Administrators AlixPartners commissioned Hilco Valuation Services to auction items including electric hand tools, travelling cranes and tipping skips.
The Stray Ferret asked AlixPartners for details of the value of stolen items and whether the site maintained on-site security.
It declined to comment beyond a statement that said:
“We can confirm that there was a break-in and subsequent theft at a property relating to the Ilke Homes administration.
“The administrators are now working with insurers and all related parties to minimise any losses incurred.”
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Ilke Homes, which was founded in 2018, reported a pre-tax loss of £34m in its latest accounts.
It claimed to produce operationally zero-carbon modular homes from its Flaxby site.
Police urged anyone with information about the break-in to dial 101 and quote incident number 12230156480
Police release CCTV image after £250 theft in Harrogate
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following a theft in Harrogate.
The incident happened at Sainsbury’s on Leeds Road on Saturday, July 22 at midnight.
The victim’s bank card was used to draw £250 without their permission.
A North Yorkshire Police statement added:
“Officers are now 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 will help the investigation.
“Anyone with any information is asked to email IET@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote the reference number 12230129543 when passing on information.”
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Five traffic lights stolen at roadworks in Knaresborough
Five sets of traffic lights have been stolen from one of the busiest junctions in Knaresborough.
The lights were taken from the junction of York Place and King James Road, close to King James’s School.
Northern Gas Networks is carrying out roadworks at the junction. Work is due to end on Friday next week.
The theft of the lights was not reported to police until at least 14 hours after it happened.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
“The theft of five temporary traffic lights in Knaresborough was reported at 2.38pm on Monday.
“It happened on King James Road and York Place between 11am on Sunday, July 30 and midnight.”
The Stray Ferret asked how much the lights were worth. The spokesperson replied “thousands of pounds”.
Councillor Matt Walker, a Liberal Democrat who represents Knaresborough West on North Yorkshire Council, said the theft was both unusual and unwelcome. He added:
“It has caused disruption, delays and additional costs to the works.
“I am working with officers on how repeat occurrences can be prevented and a reduction in the town’s vandalism and anti-social behaviour.”
Anyone with information can contact the police by dialling 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The police reference number is NYP-31072023-0313.
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