Posted 29.01.09

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at the Post Office on Rossett Green Lane in Harrogate.

At around 6:15pm on Wednesday 28 January, two men entered the shop and threatened the shopkeeper with pistols. They stole cash from the till and left the scene in a vehicle.

One man is described as around 6ft tall and of large build, the other was shorter and of slight build. They both wore dark coloured clothing.

The shopkeeper (man) was physically uninjured during the robbery, but was left very shaken.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident or anyone who may have seen a suspicious vehicle in the area or saw a vehicle leave the area at speed.

Anyone with any information, please call NYP on 0845 60 60 247 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Posted 24.01.09

Message from North Yorkshire Police

Bogus Caller Targets 96-yr-old Woman

Police in Thirsk are warning residents to be on their guard after a man posing as a water official tricked his way into the home of an 96-yr-old woman.

The man called at her home in Front Street, Sowerby at around 1.30pm on Monday (19th) afternoon, claiming he was carrying out urgent drainage repairs. He claimed he did not need an identity card as he was an outside worker.

The lady allowed him access to her home where he pretended to check the sink area. While out of sight, he entered her bedroom where he found her handbag and stole an amount of cash. He then left the property stating everything was fine.

The man is described as white, aged in his 30s, around 5ft 4in tall, of stocky build with short dark hair and was wearing a navy blue boiler suit.

PC Richard Hampson of Thirsk Police, said: "This is a despicable crime, targeting a vulnerable, elderly lady in her own home. We would like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Front Street area on Monday afternoon, witnessed the incident or anyone who can provide any information.

"Our advice to residents is do not let anyone into your home unless you are sure that you know who they are, or you are expecting them. If you are unsure, contact the organisation they claim to represent. Ask them to post a business card or organisation telephone number through the letterbox and ask them to wait outside while you check. A genuine caller will be happy to wait.

"We also appeal to relatives, friends and neighbours of elderly people, to ensure they have adequate security and discuss advice on how to deal with cold-callers. Reassure them that keeping someone waiting at the door is not impolite. A door chain is a useful way to prevent access to someone you are unsure of. Make them aware that all callers must carry identification and if they have any doubts, do not let them in."

Anyone with any information, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 0845 60 60 247 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111

ringmaster@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Posted 15.03.08

This is a message from North Yorkshire Police.
There is currently a computer company called DAYASHTON which offers computer lessons. Once you have signed up the company states it is in finacial trouble and asks for finacial backing. There is currently concern that they are targetting the elderly and should you receive any contact or request from this company please notify North Yorkshire police quoting reference 1080730204 on 0845 60 60 247 or in an emergency 999. Thank you.

ringmaster@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Posted 23.02.08

There has been a number of burglaries from gardens in your locality. Neighbourhood Watch members are requested to ensure that:
1. garden sheds and outbuildings are secure.
2. serial numbers of expensive items of garden equipment and frame numbers of bicycles are recorded.
ringmaster@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Posted 16.02.07

Observations requested for white transit van S980LUG containing males in suspicious circs Flaxby area. Any sightings please contact NYP on 08456060247. Many Thanks
ringmaster@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Posted : 16.02.07

"Dangerous" robber attacks Harrogate stores

DETECTIVES investigating three terrifying knife-point robberies in the space of three days in north Harrogate have released the first CCTV pictures to the Harrogate Advertiser. Police are hunting the man in the CCTV image and say he is dangerous and are warning people not to approach him. ...
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Posted : 06.02.07

4 incidents in the last 2 days of Bogus Water Board Officials in the Boroughbridge, Summerbridge and Thirsk areas, particularly targetting elderly people. Request that occupants thoroughly check any callers identity and if in any doubt, do not let them in, and phone NY Police immediately on 0845 6060247.
ringmaster@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk