Tadcaster Burglaries

Another suspected burglar in our cells  ⬇️ 

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple burglaries following two commercial burglaries in Tadcaster.

In the early hours of today (25 September) a jewellers and a pub were broken into in the town. 

Enquiries led officers to identify the 36-year-old suspect and this afternoon local officers tracked him down to Oxton Lane where he ran off from officers, but was arrested in Springhill Court following a short foot-chase.   

The man, of no fixed address, is currently in custody for questioning and has also been arrested on suspicion of multiple other burglaries and thefts in the area. 

Officers also searched a property and car nearby in connection with the investigation.

Anyone with any information about the two most recent break-ins in the early hours of today are asked to get in touch. 

If you saw suspicious activity overnight in the area of the Falcon Inn on Chapel Street and Clarity and Cut on the High Street is asked to contact the police. 

Please call 101 and pass information for incident 12250181327. 

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.