Archive - June 2012

Craven youngsters are set to benefit from a series of creative workshops this summer thanks to money confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Police have issued photos of suspected stolen jewellery which they would like to reunite with its rightful owner.

Police are appealing for vital witnesses to come forward after an elderly man has died, four-and-a-half months after falling from his mobility scooter.

Sharp-eyed Richmondshire Borderwatch volunteers have helped bring another poacher to justice.

Police in Selby are appealing for information and reminding residents to be vigilant following six thefts from vehicles and the theft of a horse-box which all occurred within a period of 24 hours.

North Yorkshire Police's Special Constabulary has been boosted by the appointment of 15 new officers.

A new intake of special constables were at North Yorkshire Police headquarters, Newby Wiske, on Saturday 23 June 2012, where they were training ahead of going on the beat.

The communities of Yorkshire and the Humber finally bade farewell to the Olympic Torch this week after a true Yorkshire welcome.

North Yorkshire Police will open the recruitment process for the Special Constabulary on Monday 2 July 2012.

A new piece of equipment which will reduce the amount of time police spend at the scene of collisions is now operational.

North Yorkshire Police's Firearms Licensing Department will be hosting another one of its innovative road-shows at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.

North Yorkshire Police will be carrying out mobile safety camera enforcement on the following routes between Wednesday 27 June and Tuesday 3 July 2012.

An agreement has been secured in Yorkshire and the Humber for the safe disposal and recycling of end-of-life police vehicles.

York police are investigating after a large sign was stolen from the front of a shop in the city centre.

Despite the disappointment of England's quarter-final defeat at the hands of Italy, North Yorkshire Police would like to thank the public for their behaviour during Euro 2012.

Scarborough police are investigating after a burglary at a local taxi firm.

Selby police are appealing for a vital witness to come forward following a burglary at a post office in the town.

North Yorkshire Police supported Mencap's Learning Disability Week as part of the ongoing effort to raise awareness about disability-related hate crime.

York police have issued a CCTV image of two males they would like to speak to after an elderly woman's bag was snatched as she walked to the shops in Woodthorpe.

Since 1 June 2012, Harrogate has suffered nearly 30 incidents in which cars have been damaged.

Officers from North Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Police have arrested a man in connection with the robbery at Bradley's jewellers.

Knaresborough police are appealing for witnesses after a shop in the town was vandalised.

Hundreds of school children across Scarborough and Ryedale have benefitted from a £1,500 donation of criminals' cash.

Police in Tadcaster are reminding members of the public of their support service launched for parents of teenagers.

Police in York are appealing for witnesses and information after a car driven on the wrong side of the road was involved in an early morning collision.

Harrogate police are appealing for witnesses after a woman suffered a hip injury in the town.

A month-long campaign against motorists in Hambleton and Richmondshire driving without insurance is underway.

North Yorkshire Police is warning motorists that they will be out in force this weekend looking for people who put lives at risk by drinking or taking drugs before driving.

North Yorkshire Police held a five-day safety operation in the Scotch Corner area to ensure the safety of all road users during the Appleby Fair.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision near Thirsk.

Knaresborough police are investigating after metal was stolen from the roof of a local building.

North Yorkshire Police will be carrying out mobile safety camera enforcement on the following roads between Wednesday 20 and Tuesday 26 June.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary at a pub in Kirkbymoorside.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a minor road traffic collision involving a police car on the A1 near Richmond.

Police are appealing for information following the theft of high value pedal cycles at Blakey Ridge near Kirkbymoorside.

Police in Ryedale are appealing for information after two cars were damaged on the A170.

Selby police are urging residents to be vigilant after three burglaries in the district in the past two days.

Police are appealing for a vital witness to come forward following a road traffic collision near Castle Howard, Malton.

Scarborough police are appealing for information following the theft of a motorbike in the town.

Thirsk police are appealing for information following a burglary and theft of metal in Sowerby, near Thirsk.

A North Yorkshire Police volunteer will carry the Olympic Flame through York when it arrives in the City next week.

Drink and drug drivers are feeling the heat after North Yorkshire Police's summer crackdown started with a high number of arrests.

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Skipton in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Selby police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fight in Flaxley Road and Millgate on Friday afternoon.

North Yorkshire Police has supported a nation-wide police operation targeting known and suspected child sexual offenders.

Whitby police are appealing for the public's help to trace a suspected shop thief.

North Yorkshire Police will be carrying out mobile safety camera enforcement on the following roads between Wednesday 13 June and Tuesday 19 June.

York police are appealing witnesses following an attempted robbery near Scarborough Bridge in the city.

Scarborough police have released images of a man suspected of stealing electrical goods from three shops in the town.

Scarborough police have issued advice following the theft of £6,500 worth of bikes in three days and appeal for owners of recovered bikes to come forward.

Police in Scarborough are appealing for information after seven vehicles were damaged on Trafalgar Road in the early hours of Saturday 9 June 2012.

Northallerton police are appealing for an act of criminal damage in a village near the town.

York police are investigating the theft of a valuable diamond ring.

Police in Ripon are appealing for witnesses and information after a car window was smashed.

Police are urging residents to be on their guard following a spate of burglaries in the York area.

Detectives investigating a serious assault in York have released an image of the victim as he lay in a coma in hospital.

Police were called to a collision on the A64 between Grimston and Hopgrove roundabouts at around 11.55am on Monday 11 June.

With England kicking off their Euro 2012 campaign this evening, North Yorkshire Police is reminding football supporters to enjoy the game in the right spirit.

With a busy summer of sport ahead North Yorkshire Police is urging motorists to play by the rules and avoid drinking and driving.

Ripon police are appealing for information following an assault in the city.

Police officers from Scarborough and Filey rescued a family from the rising tide at cliffs near Filey this weekend.

Northallerton police are urgently appealing for information following an armed robbery at a jewellers in town.

Scarborough police are warning the owners of motorbikes, mopeds and mini-motos to be extra vigilant and security conscious following a spate of thefts in the area.

Harrogate police have released images of two men they would like to speak to following the theft of alcohol.

Selby police are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself in the Riccall area.

Harrogate police have released images of three men they would like to speak to following a theft in the town.

Two men were arrested after police stopped their vehicles in the Tadcaster area and found they contained a large amount of copper cabling.

Police are appealing for information following the theft of boxing equipment in Great Ayton.

North Yorkshire Police teamed up with community volunteers and neighbouring forces to spearhead a Farmwatch Operation believed to be one of the largest to date.

With the beginning of Euro 2012 just one week away, North Yorkshire Police is urging the public to enjoy the football tournament in the right spirit.

A man who carried out a brutal rape in York has been sent to prison for life.

With the much-anticipated Diamond Jubilee weekend now upon us, North Yorkshire Police is advising people to keep safe and be mindful of the consequences of drinking to excess.

With the long bank holiday weekend approaching, North Yorkshire Police is urging bikers using the county's roads to ride safely and responsibly.

A poacher has been dealt with at court following excellent work between the community and the police in Richmond.