Burglary Appeal

Burglary Appeal

Important Message – Please do not ignore

Police are investigating a burglary in your area that occurred on 12/04/2026 sometime between the hours of 17:15 - 17:35 at South Park care home, Gale lane. Unknown persons have entered the shed at the location and removed a petrol lawnmower from within.

Do you have any information which would assist North Yorkshire Police in finding those responsible and help keep your community safe?

Did you or anyone who you live with, hear or see anything around the above time and date?

Do you have any CCTV coverage capturing the burglary, or anything happening on the street before or after?

Do you have a vehicle with a dash-cam parked in the area?

If you can assist, please call 101 quoting reference 12260068801

Security Advice

Ensure that all doors are locked overnight, and windows are locked or on a latch.

Remove any valuables from sight and it is advisable to keep house/cars key, wallets/purses, phones/laptops/tablets in the room where you sleep.

Consider fitting a security light to the side of your property.

If you need any crime prevention or security advice, please use the following link https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Please do not be alarmed by this information – North Yorkshire is one of the safest places to live in the country however it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your property.

Your local neighbour policing team can offer the following:

Property Marking - bikes, laptops, computers, equine equipment, trailers etc.

Crime Prevention champions to visit your home and offer advice.

Burglary prevention advice booklets/No Cold Caller posters

Contacts

Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111

Supporting Victims – 01609 643100 or https://supportingvictims.org

Web – www.northyorkshire.police.uk

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Message Sent By
Louisa Warburton
(Police, PCSO, York outer West NPT)