Appeal following attempt to steal quadbike in Carleton near Skipton

We’re appealing for information following a break-in at a farm in the Carleton-in-Craven area.

It happened in the early hours of Tuesday 9 July at around a quarter to one in the morning.  

Four suspects wearing face coverings broke into a barn and attempted to steal a quadbike. Thankfully they left empty-handed, however the quadbike was damaged in the process.

We are appealing to anyone who saw any suspicious people or vehicles in the Carleton and West Road area either before or after the incident to get in touch. 

One of the suspects was wearing a bucket-style hat and another was carrying bolt croppers.

Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Jo Pickless, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240121591 when passing on information.