Police property marking drive

North Yorkshire Police are urging residents to be vigilant following a spate of thefts from vehicles in some parts of the county and are advising people to get their property marked.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Apr 2018, 10:55 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2018, 10:56 BST
Inspector Penny Taylor, North Yorkshire Police.Inspector Penny Taylor, North Yorkshire Police.
Inspector Penny Taylor, North Yorkshire Police.

In recent weeks areas in Harrogate, along with York, have seen a sharp rise in vehicles being broken into and high value items such as tools being stolen.

A force spokesman said that additional patrols are being undertaken in those areas affected and local policing teams are holding a number of property marking events over the coming weeks.

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Inspector Penny Taylor of Harrogate Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “As previously communicated, we have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the thefts in Harrogate, however, we still need residents to remain vigilant.

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“We advise residents to remove any valuables items, such as expensive tools or sat nav devices, from your vehicles overnight, to avoid them becoming a potential target and always ensure your vehicle is locked and parked somewhere secure .

“If you do see anything suspicious then please call the police on 101 to report it – any piece of information, no matter how big or small, is important and might be significant to our investigation.”

Property marking in Harrogate - Saturday April 21, 9am-noon in the car park at B&Q off Skipton Road and Monday April 30, 9-11am in the car park at Howarth’s on Claro Road.