Police are warning Knaresborough residents to stay vigilant after a series of suspicious incidents, including three men approaching houses in the Aspin Avenue area last night.
The men were reported to be trying car doors and approaching houses around 12.30am. There have been no reports of thefts or burglaries.
Earlier in the evening, police received reports of a residential home on Manor Road being entered between 8.30pm and 9pm. It is unclear if anything was taken.
The combination of incidents has led police to warn residents in surrounding areas to take further precautions to ensure the safety of their valuables.
The police are warning residents to ensure their houses and valuables are secure.
North Yorkshire Police has offered advice to improve home safety:
- Keep all valuables, including car keys, out of sight and away from windows or letterboxes.
- Look at windows and their access points. Be aware of nearby bins and furniture that could be used to reach windows.
- Make sure there is a clear view at the front of your property. Burglars don’t want to be seen or heard and if they’re likely to be spotted they may move on.
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Local police have also ask residents to check any CCTV that they have of these areas overnight. Anything suspicious should be reported to police on 101, quoting the reference number 12200134639.
Three men arrested after investigation into stolen parked cars in Harrogate
Over the past four months, the police say there has been a large number of reports cars being stolen, particularly in the south of the town. The thefts mainly took place at night with valuables stolen from the cars which were left unlocked.
Three men were arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation. A large amount of suspected property was recovered by officers, including sunglasses, satnavs, watches and jewellery.
One of the men, aged 22, has been released on bail as enquiries continue. Another man, aged 29, has been released under investigation.
A third man, 31, has been charged with fraud in connection with the use of a stolen bank card on 17 April 2020. He will appear at Harrogate Magistrates Court in June.
Officers are now making enquiries to identify the property and return it to its owners.
Sergeant Nicola Colbourne, of Harrogate South Neighbourhood Policing Team, said in many cases the vehicles stolen weren’t locked:
“It appears that in many cases the targeted vehicles were left insecure, and no damage was caused to gain access to them. For that reason, I’d like to remind residents how important it is to lock your car whenever you leave it unattended. It only takes a few second to do so, and could stop you becoming a victim of crime….
Neighbourhood Policing Teams have already increased patrols in affected areas, and those will continue. Harrogate is a very safe place to live, and we are determined to keep it that way.”