Appeal following York burglary

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following a 2 in 1 burglary at a property in York.

The incident occurred on Duncombe Drive in Strensall at approximately 1am on Tuesday 23 August 2022.

The offenders have gained entry through an insecure door and have removed a set of car keys from the victim’s handbag. They have then stolen a Red Mini Cooper S from outside the victim’s property.

The three suspects, who are believed to be men, are described to be of slim build and approximately 5ft 10 in height. They were wearing grey or dark coloured hooded tops, either face masks or balaclavas and dark coloured jogging/ tracksuit bottoms.

The suspects have then driven away in the direction of Park Gate.

Police are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at that time or who has CCTV or ring doorbell footage which shows the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email [email protected].

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Claire-Louise Viney. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220150316.

There is information and advice on how to protect your home from crime here: https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/