Warning to Harrogate residents after spate of burglaries this week
There've been five burglaries at homes in the town over the last few days
Police are urging residents to be on their guard after a series of burglaries in the Harrogate area this week.
There's now been five burglaries between 15 and 18 September 2020, when suspects have entered via insecure doors and took car keys, house keys, a wallet and a handbag which were within easy reach .
These have occurred on Beckwith Road , Grove Street , Hutton Gate , Chatsworth Place and St John’s Road.
Residents have been advised to keep houses secure at night , and if they've seen anything suspicious they're being urged to report it .
Officers are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incidents, including details about youths who have reportedly been going door-to-door trying for any insecure premises.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Elizabeth Estensen . You can also email elizabethestensen@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200162246.