Witness appeal after burglary near Malton

Following enquiries, three men aged 43, 37 and 19 from the Kirklees area of West Yorkshire have been arrested in connection with the burglary investigation.

They are currently being held in custody for questioning.

The local community are thanked for their support to the ongoing appeal for witnesses and information.

If you saw anything suspicious in the area, or have any relevant CCTV or video doorbell footage, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 without delay, quoting reference 12230200423.

Original appeal issued on Sunday 22 Ocober 2023, 1.32pm

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a burglary near Malton.

It happened at about 8.30pm yesterday, Saturday 21 October 2023, when two men broke into a home near Barton le Willows. Cash and other items were stolen.

Both suspects were wearing all black clothing. One is described as having a stocky build with muscular legs, dark eyes and speaking with an Irish accent. The other is described as in his early 20s, and shorter, with a wiry build, wearing a light-weight black puffa-style gilet.

North Yorkshire Police are carrying out enquiries in the area today, and are urging members of the public to contact them with any information that could assist the investigation.

If you saw anything suspicious in the area, or have any relevant CCTV or video doorbell footage, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 straight away, quoting reference 12230200423.