Two arrests made following suspect vehicle appeal

Police investigating thefts from vehicles in the Selby area have made two arrests following help from the public.

A 25-year-old man and a woman aged 26, both from Leeds, West Yorkshire, were arrested on Tuesday 16 October 2012 at their home address on suspicion of theft from motor vehicles.

The arrests are part of an investigation into a series of six thefts from vehicles parked in isolated areas across the Selby district and follow information from a member of the public who had seen the media coverage.

They are currently in police custody.

Chief Inspector Mark Iveson, Safer Neighbourhood Commander for Selby Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "Although we made two arrests in the investigation I still urge anyone who can help with the investigation to contact the police or Crimestoppers straight away.

"I would like to thank both the media and the public for their help with this investigation. We can all help to make our communities safer and information supplied by the public is a key part of the fight against crime."

Anyone who can help with this enquiry is asked to contact Selby police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Dave White. Alternatively information can be emailed to david.white@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 12120171249.

12.26pm - 17 October 2012