Detectives investigating suspected 'bogus police' incident near Malton
They're searching for two men who allegedly posed as police officers on Sunday (13 August) morning.
Last updated 16th Aug 2023
Detectives are appealing for information about a suspected 'bogus police' incident near Malton.
The incident occurred at around 3am on Sunday (13 August) on Newsham Lane in Great Habton.
North Yorkshire Police say two men in a dark-coloured people carrier woke a man who was sleeping in his car in a layby.
They say the passenger in the people carrier got out and asked the man to open the boot and passenger door of his car.
It's alleged the suspects pretended to run the vehicle's details through the police database before leaving the scene.
Detectives say they drove towards Great Barugh, heading for either Pickering or Kirkbymoorside.
Police are still seeking to identify the suspects and the vehicle they were travelling in.
The man who got out of the people carrier is described as white, in his mid-20s, around 6ft tall, has a large build, and was wearing a black hooded top and dark tracksuit bottoms.
Anyone with information, including relevant CCTV, doorbell and dash-cam footage, has been asked to report the incident via the North Yorkshire Police website, or by calling 101, option 4.
You're being asked to quote reference NYP-130820023-0063 when providing details.