News you can trust since 1836
BREAKING

North Yorkshire Police searching for two men after stolen car found on its roof following collision on Knaresborough road

North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation after a stolen car crashed and overturned on a Knaresborough road yesterday evening.
By Lucy Chappell
Published 12th Oct 2023, 15:23 GMT
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The single-vehicle collision happened on Market Flat Lane in Scriven which was reported by the fire service at 6.17pm on Wednesday (11 October).

The blue 53-reg Land Rover Freelander had overturned and two young men from the vehicle ran off into a nearby field off Scotton Way.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Despite ground searches and assistance from a police airplane, they have not yet been located.

Police are searching for two men after a stolen car was found on its roof following a collision on a Knaresborough roadPolice are searching for two men after a stolen car was found on its roof following a collision on a Knaresborough road
Police are searching for two men after a stolen car was found on its roof following a collision on a Knaresborough road

It is believed they escaped without any serious injuries.

The Freelander had been stolen in Knaresborough on Wednesday between 2pm and around 6pm.

Witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or doorbell footage are asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option four, and speak to the Force Control Room.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling them on 0800 555 111.

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference 12230193555 when providing any details.