Police dog helps catch suspected burglar following overnight break-in at property in Harrogate
Police dog helps catch suspected burglar following Harrogate break-in
A police dog has helped officers track down a suspected burglar after he fled from a van following an overnight break-in at a premises in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police were called to reports of suspicious activity at a premises on Knaresborough Road at 12.28am on Tuesday, October 20.
Upon arrival, officers spotted the suspects' van trying to leave the premises.
Officers blocked the vehicle in but in an attempt to still get away, the driver fled the vehicle and ran off.
With the assistance of a police dog handler and police dog, the suspect was quickly located and arrested.
Officers searched the premises and established that a burglary had taken place.
A subsequent search of the van uncovered numerous power tools believed to have been stolen during the incident.
A 45-year-old man, from West Yorkshire, has since been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified.
He was remanded in custody and was due to appear before magistrates on Tuesday, October 21.
Police say enquiries are continuing to trace three other suspects believed to have been involved in the burglary.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant dash cam, CCTV or doorbell footage, to come forward.
If you can help, you should call 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 12260206062 when providing any details regarding the incident.