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06
Aug 2020
Two teens arrested after burglaries in Harrogate and Knaresborough
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with burglaries in Harrogate and Knaresborough.
The offences took place in Westbourne Avenue, Harrogate, on Tuesday, July 28, and in Park Avenue, Knaresborough, on August 3, both in the early hours of the morning.
In both cases, keys were taken from inside the homes and cars stolen from the driveway. A black Toyota Hilux taken from the Harrogate burglary has not yet been recovered.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with both burglaries, along with a third which took place on Danum Road, York, overnight on August 3. The victims discovered the following morning that a handbag, wallet, two purses and bank cards had been stolen.
The boy has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court in relation to a separate matter.
A 19-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the Knaresborough burglary and has been released on conditional bail.
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Police are still appealing for information, including CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell camera footage, to help with the investigation. Email dominic.holroyd@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
Alternatively, to report information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote North Yorkshire Police reference numbers 12200128831 for the Westbourne Avenue, Harrogate burglary, 12200132924 for the Park Avenue, Knaresborough burglary, and 12200133548 for the Danum Road, York burglary.
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