Vital witnesses to York pasty shop burglary urged to come forward

Detectives investigating a burglary at a shop in York city centre are appealing for some potentially vital witnesses to come forward.

Sometime between 5.50am and 6am on Tuesday 18 February 2014, thieves broke into the Cornish Pasty Bakery on Colliergate and stole a safe containing a quantity of cash.

Following extensive enquiries officers have established that the suspects were loitering outside the shop prior to the incident.

During this time two cars and a bicycle passed the scene of the burglary and officers believe that the occupants of the vehicles and the cyclist may have information vital to their investigation.

Detective Sergeant Matt Dodson, of York CID, said: “We know that the offenders spent some time hanging around outside the shop prior to the burglary and that a number of people travelled past at that time.

“I am appealing to anyone who travelled along Colliergate prior to the burglary taking place and saw anyone acting suspiciously to contact the police or Crimestoppers as soon as possible.”

Anyone who can help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for York CID.

Alternatively, information can be emailed to YorkCID@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12140026604 when passing information about this incident.

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Police investigate theft of bikes worth £35,000 from York

Detectives in York are appealing for information after a burglary and theft of expensive bikes in the city.

It occurred between 6pm on Wednesday 12 February and 9am on Thursday 13 February 2014, from Cycle Scene, Sutton Road, Wigginton.

The thieves stole mountain bikes made by Argon, Morida and Norco, as well as racing bikes manufactured by Argon and Bianchi. Also taken were spare parts for both styles of bike including lights, brackets, seat posts and wheels. Electron, Mavic Cosmic, Hope and Thompson. A Bryton bicycle satellite navigation system was also stolen.

The total value of the stolen items is approximately £35,000.

Detective Constable Martin Hinchliffe, of York CID, said: “If you were in the Sutton Road area around the time of the burglary and noticed any unusual or suspicious behaviour I ask that you contact the police straight away.

“I am also keen to speak to anyone who may be offered bikes or parts matching the description of those stolen, in strange circumstances and urge them to get in touch.”

Anyone who can assist with this enquiry should contact York CID on 101, select option 2 and ask for Martin Hinchliffe. Alternatively, information can be emailed to martin.hinchliffe@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 5551111, quoting reference number 12140023820.

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CCTV image of York assault suspect released

York police have issued an image of a man suspected of committing an assault in the city.

It took place at around 5.40pm on Thursday 13 February 2014, on the decking outside the Vodka Revolution Bar, Coney Street.

As a result of the assault the victim, a 59-year-old man from York, suffered a serious injury to his face which needed treatment at York District Hospital.

It is thought that the man officers need to trace, may have been visiting the city with a group of friends from Sunderland.

PC Damion Liversidge, of York Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “This was a nasty incident which left the victim needing medical treatment. I ask anyone who witnessed the assault or can help to identify the suspect to get in touch as soon as possible.

“If you are the man caught on camera and you are not responsible for this assault, I urge you to contact me straight away so that I can eliminate you from my enquiries.”

Anyone who can help officers progress this investigation should contact York police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Damion Liversidge. Alternatively, information can be emailed to damion.liversidge@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 5551111, quoting reference number 12140025732.