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10
Nov 2020
Citroen car stolen in spate of Harrogate burglaries
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and urging people to be vigilant after three Harrogate homes were targeted by burglars over the weekend. The incidents saw a Citroen car taken from its drive and cash stolen.
Thieves stole a Citroen car from a driveway and took cash during a spate of burglaries in Harrogate last weekend.
Homes on King Edward's Drive, Verity Walk and Fulwith Drive were targeted.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information on the three incidents, which happened between Friday and Sunday.
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Officers said it was unclear if the three burglaries were connected but have urged residents to be vigilant of any suspicious activity.
A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
"The first occurred on King Edward's Drive at some point between 6-8 November and involved car keys being taken from the house and a Citroen car taken from the drive, which was later recovered from Minskip. Ref: 12200196833
“A second burglary occurred at Verity Walk either in the evening of Saturday or early hours of Sunday when offenders attempted to gain access to a property but were unsuccessful. Ref: 12200196761
“A property on Fulwith Drive was targeted between 5–8pm on Sunday when suspects entered the home through a broken window and stole a safe containing a number of items and cash. Ref: 12200196948
“At this stage it is unclear if these burglaries are connected but North Yorkshire Police advises Harrogate residents to be vigilant for any suspicious activity, strange vehicles in the area and individuals who seem out of place. If you have any information, CCTV or witnessed any of these incidents please call 101 and quote the relevant reference number above or email: Elizabeth.Estensen@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk"
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