A crack down on burglary has seen 13 suspects arrested in 24 hours.
The arrests were made between the early hours of 3 to 4 January 2013. They were made in connection with separate burglaries across North Yorkshire and include suspects arrested in Cleveland and Bradford.
• A 38-year-old man from York was arrested on 3 January following a burglary in the early hours of 3 January in Green Dykes Lane, York.
• A 48-year-old York man was arrested on 3 January in connection with a burglary in Heslington Road over Christmas. He has been released on bail while enquiries continue. A 51-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of theft and arranging to handle stolen goods. She has been released on bail while enquiries continue.
• Two men from York aged 24 and 26 were arrested at around 9pm on 3 January in connection with a commercial burglary on Moor Lane, York on 30 December. They remain in custody for questioning.
York police say;
“Burglary is a major priority for North Yorkshire Police and these arrests send a very clear message to criminals that our determination to rid them from our communities is stronger than ever.
The arrests are a culmination of excellent police work, working in partnership with other forces and information from members of the public. Criminals should take note that everyone is united in doing everything possible to stop them in their tracks, more arrests will follow.
Burglary is not just about the loss of possessions, it can have a devastating and lasting effect on the homeowners, their family and within the nearby community.
If you see any suspicious behaviour, no matter how insignificant you think it is, always act on your gut instinct and call the police, you could help to prevent a crime or catch a suspect.
A 42-year-old man from Scarborough and a 20-year-old man from Manchester were arrested on 3 January in connection with a burglary on Sherwood Street, Scarborough on 22 December. A third man was arrested on New Years Eve in connection with the same incident and appeared at Scarborough Magistrates Court charged with numerous offences relating to burglary, theft and fraud by false representation, which includes previous offences committed in the Scarborough area.
The 20-year-old has been released on bail while enquiries continue, the 42-year-old has been charged with handling stolen goods and fraud by false representation. He is due to appear at York Magistrates’ Court on 23 January.
Three men were arrested near Hartlepool following a 2-in-1 burglary reported in Ripon yesterday (3 January). A house was broken into Wemyss Road in the early hours and the thieves stole the occupant’s car keys and the car parked outside along with an amount of cash.
The stolen vehicle was spotted in the Hartlepool area and the occupants were arrested by Cleveland Police. They include two men aged 24 and 29 from Ripon and a 24-year-old man from Sunderland. All three have been transferred into the custody of North Yorkshire Police where they currently remain for questioning.
A man, 35, and a woman 49, both from Leeds were arrested following a burglary at a house in Starbeck High Street, Harrogate which occurred just after 7pm on 3 January. The suspects were arrested nearby a few minutes after the burglary was reported.
A search warrant was carried out at a suspects address in Bradford on 3 January. A 23-year-old Bradford man was arrested in connection with two burglaries in York, one in Asquith Avenue on 12 December and one on Fifth Avenue on 4 December. A number of items including laptops, suspected of being stolen were recovered from the property by police officers.
Follow our basic tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime:
• Remember to lock all your doors and windows, even if you are at home (make sure you know where the keys are)
• Don’t advertise your Christmas presents by leaving the packaging outside for all to see, rip it up and bin it or take it to the tip.
• Leave a light on when you go out – use a timer switch – a 20 watt low energy bulb costs 2p for four hours
• Hide all your valuables – including car keys – away from prying eyes.
• Fit outside security lighting
• Remove all tools, ladders and other implements from your garden as these can be used to break into your property
• Review your boundary security, make sure your gates and fences are in good condition and that outbuildings, sheds and gates have sturdy locks.
• Be nosey – report any suspicious people or vehicles in your neighbourhood. Many crimes are thwarted and people arrested after members of the public report unusual or suspicious activity to the police.
• Review your locks, upgrade your Euro-cylinder locks to one that is specifically designed to prevent lock snapping, known as Break Secure.
• Add up the value of all your belongings, then work out how much you spend on keeping them secure. It’s likely very little in comparison”.
Ring North Yorkshire Police on 101 to report a crime. If you see a crime in progress or your safety is threatened, always dial 999.
Or you can pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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