Three teenagers arrested in connection to Skipton robbery

Earlier today we arrested three teenagers in connection with a robbery in Skipton.

It followed a report that an 18-year-old man had been assaulted on Harewood Road near the town’s Aireville Park sometime between 12.20pm and 1pm yesterday (Wednesday 7 March).

During the attack it is believed that the man was forced to transfer a large amount of money from his online banking to an unknown account using his mobile phone.

Two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy from Keighley have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

We’d like to speak to anyone who has any information or doorbell camera footage that could assist our investigation.

In particular, we’d like to speak to the dog walker who we understand was in the area at the time and may have seen something.

If you have any information, please email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Please quote the crime reference number 12240040784 when providing any information.