A missing woman from Harrogate has been found, police have confirmed.
She was missing since Wednesday, June 14.
North Yorkshire Police issued a statement yesterday to confirm that the woman had been found.
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Urgent appeal to find Harrogate woman not seen for two weeks
Police are urgently appealing for information to find a Harrogate woman who has not been seen for two weeks.
Felicia Dunkley, 56, was last seen by neighbours at her flat on Spa Lane in Starbeck just before 6pm on Wednesday, June 14.
She was reported missing by her family on Tuesday, June 20.
North Yorkshire Police said last night concerns were growing for her welfare following enquiries in both North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.
It said in a statement:
“Felicia previously lived in Leeds and she is known to travel by bus to Leeds Bus Station.
“As well as her home in Starbeck, she has also lived in the Euclid Avenue area of Harrogate and often visited the Aldi supermarket on Oak Beck Road.
“She tends to go to busy areas such as shopping centres where she likes to sit down on benches or in seating areas.”
It added:
“Checks have been made with transport hubs, hospitals and homeless shelters without any sign of Felicia.
“It is not known if she has access to money and she does not have a mobile phone.”
Police are urging people to come forward if they have potentially seen Felicia at any point since June 14.
Felicia is described as black, aged 56, 5ft 6in tall, stocky build, medium-length black hair, and she wears glasses.
She is likely to have on a knitted grey cardigan, all dark clothing, and green trainers.
Anyone with information about Felicia’s whereabouts during the past two weeks should contact North Yorkshire Police without delay on 101, select option 1, and speak to the force control room.
For immediate sightings, dial 999.
Quote reference number 12230113606.
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Two people robbed and assaulted on Knaresborough street
Two people were robbed and assaulted while walking in Knaresborough in the early hours of this morning.
North Yorkshire Police this afternoon appealed for witnesses and information following the incident, which occurred at about 2am.
The force said in a statement:
“The two victims were walking on Aspin Lane when they were approached by two men and assaulted. One of the victims had their mobile phone stolen. The offenders left the area in a black Alfa Romeo.
“A short time later officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of robbery, possession of a class-A drug and class-B drug and drug driving.
“An 18-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a class-B drug. Both men currently remain in police custody.”
Anyone with information or CCTV footage is asked to email jenifer.doyle@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2, and ask for Jenifer Doyle.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230113081.
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Search for missing Sophie Lambert finds her mobile phone
A mobile phone, bank card and a top belonging to missing Sophie Lambert have been found, police said today.
The possessions were discovered by a member of the public on Saturday morning near the river at Nidd Gorge, which is the focus of the search for the 22-year-old from Starbeck.
North Yorkshire Police revealed the news at a media call today, at which they said a 30-strong search party consisting of police, mountain and underwater rescues had been combing the 500-metres area around where the items were found in Bilton.
Sophie Lambert
They added helicopters and dogs had also been employed in the operation.
Inspector Graham Waller, the critical incident inspector based at Harrogate, said there had been “no positive sightings” of Sophie in the 72 hours since she disappeared.
Insp Graham Waller pictured at the police search scene today.
He added the search would widen and continue “as long as necessary” during daylight hours if Sophie is not found. He said:
“We are very concerned for Sophie’s welfare.
“It’s totally out of character for her to be away from home for this long.
“At the moment we don’t have any suggestion she has come to harm but we are keeping an open mind.”
Asked what people could do to help, and whether they should take part in search parties, Insp Waller urged people to “remain vigilant” and contact the police if they had any information but said he would “discourage” members of the public taking part in search parties because of the “difficult terrain” in Nidd Gorge.
In today’s update, police said Sophie was last seen at home by her family at 6.50pm on Friday night and then captured shortly afterwards on CCTV camera at 7.06pm.
She was wearing dark trousers, a black top with a white adidas logo and dark shoes with a white sole. She had her hair tied back and was carrying a bottle with a pink lid.
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Taxi driver killed in crash near Harewood Bridge
A man died in a crash near Harewood Bridge that led to the closure of the A61 for more than 12 hours yesterday.
Police said today the man, who has not been named, was a taxi driver in his 40s.
He died at the scene of the crash, which occurred at about 1.20am yesterday morning on the A61 Harrogate Road at Dunkeswick. The road reopened at 3.20pm.
North Yorkshire Police is now appealing for witnesses to the collision, which involved a grey BMW and a black Peugeot taxi.
It said in a statement today:
“Sadly, the driver of the taxi, a man in his 40s died at the scene. His family have been informed and are receiving support form specially trained officers.
“The driver of the BMW, a man in his 20s remains in hospital.
“The stretch of road was closed until 3.20pm on Sunday afternoon to allow officers to investigate the scene.
Anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage is urged to dial 101, select option 2 and ask for Steve Hawkins.
Alternatively, you can email DC 55 Steve Hawkins on Steve.Hawkins@northyorkshire.police.uk
Quote reference number 12230111568 when passing information.
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CCTV footage released in search for missing Sophie
North Yorkshire Police has released CCTV footage in the search for missing Harrogate woman Sophie Lambert, 22.
Sophie was reported missing from her home in Starbeck at 10.10pm on Friday having last been seen by her family at 7.20pm before she left the house.
CCTV footage taken on the night she disappeared shows she was wearing dark trousers, a black top with a white adidas logo and dark shoes with a white sole. She had her hair tied back and was carrying a bottle with a pink lid.
Concerns are growing for Sophie Lambert.
A police statement said:
“Concerns are growing for her welfare and North Yorkshire Police are currently making extensive house-to-house enquiries to help find her.
“Police searches have continued today in the Nidd Gorge area with assistance from search and rescue.”
Sophie is described as white, 5ft 3in with a slim build
She has a distinctive scar on her forehead which is likely to be noticeable.
The police statement added:
“If you have seen a woman matching Sophie’s description or photograph, please call North Yorkshire Police immediately on 999, quoting reference 12230110845.”
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New photo of missing Sophie as concerns grow for Harrogate woman
North Yorkshire Police has today issued a fresh photo of missing Harrogate woman Sophie Lambert, as concerns for her welfare grow.
Sophie, 22, was reported missing from her home in Starbeck at 10.10pm on Friday. She was last seen by her family at 7.20pm before she left the house.
Police issued an urgent appeal for help yesterday by asking anyone with information or possible sightings to get in touch. They said a search and rescue team was taking part in an extensive operation to find her in the Nidd Gorge area.
Police said today concerns were growing for Sophie’s welfare and issued a more recent photo and updated description.
Sophie Lambert
A statement said:
“Sophie is described as white, 5ft 3in, aged in her early 20s, slim build, with long dark brown hair that is possibly plaited or wavy.
“She has a distinctive scar on her forehead which is likely to be noticeable.
“It is unknown what clothing she has on, but her family said she tends to wear jogging bottoms and has dark green Adidas trainers with a white sole.
“If you have seen a woman matching Sophie’s description or photograph, please call North Yorkshire Police immediately on 999 quoting reference 12230110845.”
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Cyclist injured in crash with Mercedes at New Park roundabout
Police have appealed for witnesses to a collision involving a cyclist and a Mercedes at a busy roundabout in Harrogate this week.
The cyclist came off their bike at New Park roundabout just after 2pm on Monday.
According to North Yorkshire Police, the cyclist “took action to avoid the black Mercedes SUV, came off his cycle, and sustained minor injuries”.
The victim was travelling east on Skipton Road and the Mercedes entered the roundabout from Ripon Road in the Ripon direction.
A police statement said:
“We are appealing for witnesses to the incident or anyone who recalls seeing the pedal cyclist or Mercedes prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
“If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number NYP-12062023-0659.”
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Harrogate teenagers found safe and well
Two teenage girls who were missing from their homes in Harrogate have been found safe.
North Yorkshire Police said the 16-year-old and 13-year-old were both reported missing in the early hours of yesterday.
However, a police statement this morning has confirmed that both have been found safe and well.
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Police appeal after spate of vandalism in Pateley Bridge
Police are appealing for information about a spate of vandalism in Pateley Bridge this week
Overnight on May 30 to 31, damage was caused at the recreation ground near the youth shelter and the band stand.
Graffiti has been sprayed on the bus shelter at Station Square.
Later in the week, broken glass and bottles were left near the youth shelter and graffiti discovered in the toilets at Southlands car park.
North Yorkshire Police urged any witnesses or people with information to email Mike.Spittlehouse@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire police on 101 or on-line at www.northyorkshire.police.uk.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference 12230100002.
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