Thousands of pounds-worth of damage to vehicles between York and Tadcaster

Update from North Yorkshire Police, 7 May 2021: "A 19-year-old man was arrested last night in connection with 17 incidents of criminal damage to vehicles. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue."

Earlier, we reported...

Police are investigating, after thousands of pounds-worth of damage was caused to vehicles in villages between York and Tadcaster.

In the early hours of this morning (6 May 2021), a large number of vehicles had windscreens smashed and other damage.

Damage was reported in Copmanthorpe, Bishopthorpe, Appleton Roebuck, Oxton, Colton, and Tadcaster. However, police say owners of other vehicles may not have seen the damage yet.

Sergeant Rob Campbell, of Selby Police, said: "We are appealing to the community for any information that would assist us in our investigation. If you live in the areas affected, please check your vehicles for any damage. Many vehicles appear to have had rocks thrown at them, but less noticeable damage caused where the rock has hit body panels instead of glass.

"Please also check any CCTV, dashcams and video doorbells for suspicious activity between midnight and 4am, particularly any vehicles passing by that look out of place."

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