Distinctive quadbike, machine tools and chainsaw stolen during spate of burglaries in the Skipton area

North Yorkshire Police is investigating a spate of burglaries in the Skipton area including the theft of a distinctive quadbike from a farm.

The red Honda 250-TMZ, a 2007 model without a reg-number, has a broken front right spring and cracked rear mudguards.

It was taken from a farm near Bradley during the early hours of Monday (9 January 2023) when an outbuilding was forced open. The suspects also made off with machine tools.

Another burglary was reported at a farm near the A59 Harrogate Road just before 8am on Monday.

A JCB digger was damaged during an attempt to steal a quadbike. The suspects made off with a Milwaukee chainsaw at around 5.30am.

At this stage, it is not known if the incidents are linked.

If you see the stolen quadbike, machine tools, the chainsaw or you know where they can be found, please email [email protected]. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask Emily Hewitson.

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

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230004611 for the quadbike theft and 12230004593 for the JCB incident.