Three arrested following theft of 4x4 vehicles in Harrogate as police urge owners to remain vigilant
North Yorkshire Police has arrested three people in connection with the theft of three Toyota Hilux vehicles in the Harrogate district.
In the early hours of this morning (October 16), a vehicle was seen in the Huby area near Harrogate that the police suspected was linked to the thefts of three other Toyotas.
Officers intercepted the car near Leathley and arrested the three occupants, two men aged 28 and 46, and one woman, aged 25, all from Bradford.
The three were arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and the 46-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of theft from a vehicle.
They all remain in police custody for questioning at this time.
A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “Although we may have three in custody at this time, the security alert still applies to owners of a Hilux, which are being targeted nationally.
“Please continue to follow the advice issued if you own one, particularly one that is used in a remote or rural area, and take extra steps to keep it safe now.
“We’re increasing patrols and paying particular attention to locations where these vehicles are parked.
"But please help us by locking your vehicle when it’s not in use, keeping the keys safe, parking in a well-lit area overlooked by houses or CCTV, and investing in in-car security locks and trackers.”
For more information about preventing vehicle theft, visit https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/preventing-car-vehicle-theft/