Two men have been arrested after reports of cars being broken into in Harrogate.
The men, both from Bradford and aged in their 50s, were arrested in the early hours of this morning.
North Yorkshire Police acted after a resident in Bilton saw a man trying car door handles on their doorbell camera.
As a result, officers arrested two men on suspicion of vehicle interference and going equipped for theft.
Both are currently being questioned in custody.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft from a vehicle following an incident on Yew Tree Lane on March 26.
He was due to appear before York Magistrates Court today.
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Harrogate boy, 15, sentenced for stealing car and carrying knife
A 15-year-old Harrogate boy has been referred to a youth offender panel for 12 months for stealing a car and carrying a knife and bolt cutters.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was also ordered to pay a £22 surcharge to fund victim services.
Magistrates in Harrogate imposed the sentence on Friday after the teenager pleaded guilty to three offences, which all took place on January 20 this year.
The first was stealing a car of unknown value on John Street, Harrogate.
The second was having a kitchen knife on West Park Stray on January 20 and the third was for going equipped to steal with bolt cutters at the same location.
The court took into account the boy’s guilty pleas when imposing the sentence.
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Police warn of increase in house and car thefts in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has urged people in the Harrogate area to be vigilant after an increase in house and car thefts.
The constabulary issued the alert this morning, saying the number of incidents had risen “over the last few weeks”.
No further details were released.
In a post on social media, the police added:
“Please ensure you keep your homes and vehicles secure.”
Over the last few weeks there has been an increase of theft from insecure vehicles and homes across the Harrogate area. Please ensure you keep your homes and vehicles secure. If you have any information on these crimes call NYP on 101 or crime stoppers anonymously on 0800555111
— North Yorkshire Police – Harrogate (@NYP_Harrogate) July 29, 2022
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Harrogate boy, 15, admits stealing car and carrying knife on Stray
A 15-year-old boy from Harrogate has pleaded guilty to stealing a car and carrying a knife on the Stray.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also admitted carrying bolt cutters on the Stray in connection with the theft of a car.
All three offences took place on January 20 this year.
The boy was charged with stealing the car from John Street in Harrogate.
He also admitted being in breach of a conditional discharge order which was imposed for a criminal damage offence in August 2021.
He appeared before North Yorkshire Youth Court, which was held at Harrogate Justice Centre, on Friday to enter his plea.
The court remanded the teenager on conditional bail until July 19 for sentencing.
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Two arrests after attempted theft from vehicle in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses after two suspects attempted to break into a car on a Harrogate street early this morning.
The force said the incident happened at 12.44am this morning on Connaught Court.
Two men have been arrested and remain in police custody whilst enquiries are ongoing.
The police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell camera footage that could have captured something.
Officers are also asking anyone else who believes thieves have broken into their vehicles to get in touch.
Anyone with information can can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, press option two and ask for James Skaith. Or email the officer via james.skaith@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote reference number 12210079917.
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Police warning after spate of thefts from cars in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has urged motorists to ensure their cars are secure after a spate of thefts in Harrogate during the last week.
Five cars in the Rossett area were broken into over two nights.
According to police, the cars were broken into despite being locked and no damage occurred to them.
Cash, sunglasses, a handbag and jewellery were amongst the stolen items.
Police said high-value vehicles such as BMWs and Audis have been particularly targeted. Enquiries into the thefts are ongoing.
Three cars were entered on Thursday night last week in Rossett.
A handbag containing numerous items, including bank cards was stolen from inside one. Jewellery and coins were taken from another. Nothing was stolen and no damage was caused to a third, but items had been moved around.
Two more cars in the area were targeted on Friday night. An iPod was stolen from one and cash was taken from the other.
Kent Road thefts
Earlier last week, sunglasses and cash were stolen from cars parked at houses in the Kent Road area between Sunday and Wednesday.
The Woodlands area of Harrogate was also affected when a car was broken into on Wednesday or Thursday last week. Items were moved about but nothing is believed to have been stolen.
A similar report was received from a car parked in The Oval. Sunglasses and a few other items were reported stolen on Wednesday or Thursday.
Anyone with information can phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12210034761. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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The police have issued the following advice:
- Make sure the vehicle is locked and windows are closed, even for short stops.
- Use your garage or park in well-lit, well-populated and overlooked areas.
- Remove all valuables, even bags, jackets, cases and toys have a value to thief.
- Remove loose change from view. Its presence may tip the scales in any decision on whether to attempt to break in.
- Remove electronics such as sat-navs as well as any holders or chargers. If they have left suction cup marks wipe these clear, any evidence could encourage a thief to look further.
- Keep your vehicle tidy. Clutter in the foot wells or envelopes left on seats could make a thief feel it’s worth a look.
- Keep ID badges on your person. Criminals know that they may be with electronic passes to buildings.