Appeal following the theft of a caravan in Craven

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after a caravan was stolen in Wharfe, a small Hamlet near the village of Austwick on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

The incident happened between Tuesday 30 August and Wednesday 31 August 2022.

The caravan, a white Swift Sprite Major 4SB with the VIN number SGDST2ESWFO899938, was removed from an off-road storage area next to open fields despite security measures being affixed to it.

We are appealing for information from anyone in Austwick or Helwith Bridge who has private CCTV which may have captured this caravan being towed away through the villages. Also, anyone who witnessed any suspicious people or activity in the area at the time is also asked to get in touch.

Anyone with information should dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to PC 1728 Rich Sutcliffe or email [email protected]

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

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220156211 when passing on any information.