North Yorkshire Police launch investigation after series of burglaries in Harrogate, Selby and Thirsk

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a series of burglaries in the Harrogate, Selby and Thirsk areas.

The burglaries took place between 17 October and 4 November, during the late afternoon and early evening.

In each incident, the suspects forced entry into homes and stole jewellery and watches.

Officers are appealing to anyone who has seen any suspicious people, vehicles or activity in the Mill Hill Lane area of Harrogate, Hill Top Lane area of Pannal, and the villages of Cliffe near Selby and Cowesby near Thirsk, to get in touch.

Inspector Greg Davies, of North Yorkshire Police’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out a full and thorough investigation into this series of burglaries, and our communities can expect to see increased patrols in the areas targeted.

“While responsibility for these crimes always lie with the offenders, we are encouraging residents to review their security and take as many crime prevention measures as possible.

“No matter how insignificant you think the information may be, if it looked unusual for your neighbourhood, please trust your instincts and report it."

If you can help, you should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260217745 when providing any details regarding the incident.