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🚔 £55,000 Jewellery Burglary Suspect Charged and Remanded 🚔
On Thursday 27 August 2026 in the early hours of the morning, H. Samuel, located on the High Street in Skipton, was targeted in a burglary.
During the incident, a quantity of watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets were stolen, with the value of the stolen property estimated to exceed £55,000.
Following an extensive investigation by North Yorkshire Police, a man in his 40s was identified and arrested in Hertfordshire in connection with the offence. He was subsequently interviewed, and following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, was charged and remanded into custody.
The case is due to be heard at York Crown Court on 24 November 2026.
DC 1168 Horsley from North Yorkshire Police CID said:
"This is a fantastic result and demonstrates our determination to pursue offenders wherever they are. If you commit burglary in North Yorkshire, we will work tirelessly to identify you, track you down and bring you before the courts to answer for your actions."
Following the burglary, officers from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team worked closely with local businesses in Skipton to provide crime prevention advice and support around target hardening measures. This included reviewing security arrangements, promoting CCTV coverage, improving physical security, and helping businesses make themselves less attractive targets for criminals.
Burglary has a significant impact on businesses and our communities. Alongside bringing offenders to justice, we remain committed to preventing crime and working with businesses to protect their premises.
✅ Suspect identified
✅ Arrest made in Hertfordshire
✅ Charged and remanded into custody
✅ Business crime prevention advice provided
✅ Case proceeding to York Crown Court
The message is clear: if you commit burglary in North Yorkshire, we will investigate relentlessly, pursue offenders wherever they are, and work with our communities to prevent further crime. | 
