Police News in Harrogate and surrounding districts

 

 

Appeal following theft and assault in Harrogate

We’ve issued this CCTV of two men we would like to speak to, following an incident in Harrogate.

It happened at Sainsburys on Cambridge Street at 9.43pm on Saturday 28 December.

Two men have entered the store and taken two crates of larger. One of the men has then pushed a member of staff out of the way when challenged.

CLICK HERE TO SEE CCTV

Please contact us if you recognise the men pictured on CCTV, as they may have information that will assist our investigation.

If you can help email ed.chatland@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Ed Chatland.

Please quote reference number 12240236957 when passing information.

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Appeal following suspicious incident in Ripon

Did you see anything that could help our investigation following an incident that occurred on Dallamires Lane in Ripon?

It happened at 09.30am on Thursday 23 January 2025. The victim was followed by a man from Quarrymoor Lane and then onto the following roads: Dallamires Lane, Princess Royal Road, Grove Lane and Lime Walk.

The man was driving a van he got out of the vehicle and followed the victim on the various roads mentioned.

We are appealing for any information from members of the public who may have witnessed this incident or who have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage. Please email gulshan.ditta@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101,and ask for Gulshan Ditta or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250015575 when passing on information.

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Appeal for victim of crime in Harrogate to come forward

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Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage to the railings by the river, near to the Williamson Bridge, Ripon.
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 or Ring doorbell coverage capturing the incident, 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 contact PC 296 Mark Burrows by email at:    mark.burrows@northyorkshire.police.uk
Please quote reference:   12250011586
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North Yorkshire Police Drug Seizures Surge as UK Hits Record Highs

Drug seizures by North Yorkshire Police increased by 32% last year, with 1,964 incidents recorded. Nationally, authorities in England and Wales intercepted 119 tonnes of illegal drugs worth an estimated £3 billion in the year to March 2024.

National and Regional Insights

• Cleveland Police reported the highest seizure rate outside London, with 7,053 per million people, while Thames Valley Police had the lowest at 242 per million.
• Seized heroin dropped by 54% to 441kg, the lowest since 1989, reflecting shifting drug trends.

New Drug Challenges

Lee Fernandes from The UKAT Group warned of rising demand for harder-to-regulate substances like Ketamine, Xylazine (‘Tranq’), and synthetic drugs, which could strain police resources.

Government Response

Minister Seema Malhotra praised enforcement efforts, emphasizing the Government’s commitment to tackling organized drug crime. North Yorkshire’s significant progress underscores the need for vigilance as drug trends evolve.

 

 

 

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Tragic collision on the A19 at Bagby, near Thirsk, on Saturday 11 January 2025, 8.55am

Appeal update – 7pm, Monday 13 January

Officers investigating the fatal collision on the A19 near Thirsk in which two people died have renewed their appeal for information about the first collision that happened about 10 minutes before.

The initial collision occurred on the southbound carriageway, about one mile from Thirsk at 8.45am on Saturday 11 January 2025 and involved a silver Audi A4 which collided with a black Ford Focus.

PC Rosie Prior then stopped at the scene to help. Shortly afterwards, Rosie, Ryan Welford and a passenger from Ryan’s vehicle were tragically struck at the roadside by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Sadly, both Rosie and Ryan were pronounced dead at scene. The passenger remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the HGV, a 65-year-old man from Berwick-upon-Tweed, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation.

Officers from our Major Collision Investigation Team continue to appeal to any further witnesses, who have not yet come forward, who saw the first incident, or who have dashcam footage that could help their enquiries, to contact them.

If you can help our appeal, please email MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Please quote reference number 12250006038 when passing information.

DI Jill Cowling from the Major Collision investigation Team said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of Rosie and Ryan and we are doing all we can to support them at this incredibly difficult time.

“A thorough and complex investigation is underway and any information no matter how small is helpful. We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident including those who may have only seen the initial collision involving the Focus and the Audi.

“If you saw what happened or have any information at all that could assist our enquiries, please get in touch.”

Original appeal

North Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable Tim Forber has paid tribute to a police officer who was tragically killed in a road collision on Saturday 11 January 2025.

At around 8.55am, PC Rosie Prior – a response officer based in York – was hit by a heavy goods vehicle on the A19 at Bagby, near Thirsk, after she had pulled over to help other motorists who had been in an earlier, separate collision between a black Ford Focus and a silver Audi car.

 

As PC Prior plus the driver and passenger from a silver Audi were stood on the verge of the road, an approaching heavy goods vehicle (HGV) collided with them.

PC Prior, 45, and the driver of the Audi, Ryan Welford, 41, from Knaresborough, died at the scene.

A teenage boy from the Audi is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

The driver of the HGV, a 65-year-old man from Berwick-upon-Tweed, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation.

Chief Constable Tim Forber said: “It is with profound sadness to confirm the death of PC Rosie Prior on Saturday morning who was tragically killed while helping at the scene of a separate collision on the A19 near Bagby.

“We are doing everything we can to support Rosie’s family, along with the family of a man who was also tragically killed in the incident.

“This is clearly a deeply traumatic and heartbreaking event for everyone involved and we ask that the two families are left alone to grieve in peace. They do not want any media outlets to contact or approach them.

“Rosie’s response team colleagues in York, and from around the force, are being supported at this extremely difficult time.”

PC Prior joined North Yorkshire Police as a student officer in May 2022.

Her family have described PC Prior as “a loving mum, wife, daughter, sister, aunty and will be deeply missed”.

Mr Welford’s family have issued the following statement and photograph: “Ryan was a hardworking and loving father, husband, son and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.”

The scene of the collision reopened at around 7.20pm on Saturday.

Two cars and the HGV have been recovered. Highways have cleared debris from the road to ensure it is safe to drive on.

The Major Collision Investigation Team is urging witnesses to either of the two collisions, and motorists with relevant dashcam footage, to get in touch without delay.

If you can help, please email mcit@northyorkshire.police.uk quoting reference number 12250006038.

MEDIA OUTLETS ARE URGED NOT TO APPROACH THE FAMILIES OF THE DECEASED.

Chief Constable’s tribute

On Sunday 12 January, Chief Constable Tim Forber spoke to the media at Fulford Road Police Station in York. Here’s a video of his words that we have shared on social media, as we continue to pay our respects to PC Rosie Prior and Ryan Welford.

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Appeal following a collision in Harrogate – do you recognise this vehicle?

We are appealing for information following a damage-only collision that occurred in Harrogate.

It happened on Mount Parade at 3.39 pm on Thursday 2 January 2025.

The incident involved a red Ford Fiesta with a grey roof box, which reversed into a grey Fiat 500.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RED FIESTA

The female driver stopped and left a note; however, the contact details provided are unclear or incomplete.

Please contact us if you are the woman who was driving the red Fiesta.

We’d also like to hear from anyone who recognises the vehicle pictured, knows who was driving it at the time of the incident, or has any information that could assist our investigation.

If you can help, please email alan.mason@northyorkshire.police.ukor call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Alan Mason.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or through their website.

When contacting us, please quote reference 12250003913.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

 

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Chief Constable pays tribute to the police officer who was one of two people killed in tragic collision on the A19 at Bagby near Thirsk on Saturday (11 January 2025) morning.

North Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable Tim Forber has paid tribute to a police officer who was tragically killed in a road collision earlier today (Saturday 11 January 2025).

At around 8.55am, PC Rosie Prior (pictured below) – a response officer based in York – was hit by a heavy goods vehicle on the A19 at Bagby, near Thirsk, after she had pulled over to help other motorists who had been in an earlier, separate collision between a black Ford Focus and a silver Audi car.

As PC Prior plus the driver and passenger from a silver Audi were stood on the verge of the road, an approaching heavy goods vehicle (HGV) collided with them.

PC Prior and the driver of the Audi, Ryan Welford, 41, from Knaresborough, died at the scene.

A teenage boy from the Audi is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

The driver of the HGV, a 65-year-old man from Berwick-upon-Tweed, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation.

Chief Constable Tim Forber said: “It is with profound sadness to confirm the death of PC Rosie Prior on Saturday morning who was tragically killed while helping at the scene of a separate collision on the A19 near Bagby.

“We are doing everything we can to support Rosie’s family, along with the family of a man who was also tragically killed in the incident.

“This is clearly a deeply traumatic and heartbreaking event for everyone involved and we ask that the two families are left alone to grieve in peace. They do not want any media outlets to contact or approach them.

“Rosie’s response team colleagues in York, and from around the force, are being supported at this extremely difficult time.”

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Suspected stolen motorbike recovered in Harrogate – Can you help

Response officers in Harrogate have recovered a motorbike in Harrogate today which we suspect is possibly stolen.

We attempted to stop the bike on Dragon Parade just before 12pm. The single occupant abandoned it in the street and made off from us. A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a class – A  and a class – B drug.

He currently remains in custody.

We have carried our various checks on the bike but currently, we are unable to identify its owner.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation or would help in identifying the owner should email ethan.fleming@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Ethan Fleming.

Proof of ownership of the bike will need to be provided.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12250005496 when passing information.

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CCTV Appeal following theft from a Harrogate supermarket

It happened on Sunday 22 December when items were taken from the store without being paid for.

Please contact us if you recognise either of the men pictured as they may have information that will assist our investigation

CLICK HERE TO SEE CCTV

Email colin.irvine@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Colin Irvine or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240233523 when passing on information.

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Statement on Friday’s incident at Asda car park in Harrogate

We were called to reports of a domestic incident on Friday afternoon. A short time later we located a man who was involved in the car park of Asda in Harrogate. The man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of common assault and later released.

Whilst dealing with the suspect, a member of the public who wasn’t connected to the original incident became obstructive towards officers and assaulted a police officer. A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of public order, resisting arrest and assaulting an emergency worker. He was later charged with the same offences and released on bail.

The area commander for Harrogate, Superintendent Teresa Lam said: “Our officers deal with difficult and challenging incidents on a daily basis. They do so in order to protect the vulnerable, keep communities safe, respond to calls, and to prevent and detect crime.

“We don’t come to work to be assaulted. Any incident where one of our officers is threatened or assaulted is unacceptable and quite simply it will not be tolerated. “

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Cash and cocaine seized from suspected drug dealers in Harrogate on New Years Eve

You might have seen a lot of police activity in the Bower Street area of Harrogate on the afternoon of New Years Eve.
We had stopped and searched two suspected drug dealers after we became suspicious of their vehicle.
At around 1.40pm, officers spotted the car travelling near Ripon and traced it to a location in Harrogate where they stopped and searched the two occupants.
During the search they found £1,000 in cash and bags containing suspected cocaine.
The pair, aged 23 and 27, were both arrested on suspicious of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.
In addition to being suspected of drug supply, the driver, 27, was also arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property (the money), drug driving, driving without insurance and a licence offence.
Both were questioned before being released while under investigation to allow further enquiries to be carried out.

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Burglary at Knaresborough Golf Club

We’ve issued this CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to following a burglary in Knaresborough.

CLICK HERE TO SEE CCTV FOOTAGE

It happened at in Knaresborough Golf Club and involved a man climbing in through the roof, causing substantial damage to the property costing approximately £1,000 to £1,500.

He also stole a till draw float with £100 inside. It happened between 5.20am and 5.25am on Monday, 9 December.

Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as he may have information that will assist our investigation.

Email alice.brazier@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Alice Brazier or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240224521 when passing on information.

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Harrogate: Police Appeal After 11-Year-Old Girl Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident

North Yorkshire Police are urgently seeking information following an incident in Harrogate where an 11-year-old girl was injured in a collision involving a van.

The incident took place on Monday, December 9, between 4:20 pm and 4:50 pm, on Cold Bath Road. The young girl sustained minor injuries, including bruising to her leg, after being struck by a van, described as a Ford Transit-style vehicle.

Shockingly, the driver of the van failed to stop at the scene. Despite ongoing investigations, the authorities have yet to identify the individual responsible.

“This is a serious matter, and we urge the driver, or anyone with information about this incident, to come forward and assist us in our inquiries,” said a spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police.

How You Can Help:

If you witnessed the collision or have any information about the driver or vehicle involved, please contact Traffic Constable Mike Halstead.

• Email: mike.halstead@northyorkshire.police.uk
• Phone: Call 101, select option 2, and quote reference number 12240228270.

Your assistance could play a crucial role in resolving this case and ensuring accountability.

 

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CCTV appeal after more than £1,900 of items stolen from a shop in Harrogate.

We’ve issued this CCTV of a man we’d like to speak to following the theft of more than £1,900 of stock from a Harrogate shop.

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It happened at 4pm on 7 December at Cotswold Outdoor.

Clothing to the value of £1,904 was taken from the store without payment.

Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as he may have information that will assist our investigation.

Email hazel.simms-williamson@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC1338 Simms-Williamson, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

quote, reference 12240224220 when passing on information.

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Hit-and-Run Investigation Launched in Harrogate

North Yorkshire Police have put out an appeal following a hit-and-run incident in Harrogate.

The collision took place on Avenue Street in Starbeck between midnight on Thursday, December 12, and 6 a.m. on Friday, December 13. A vehicle failed to stop after colliding with another car, leaving a black VW Tiguan with significant damage.

Police are urging anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward. They are particularly interested in CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage from the area that might have captured the collision or any suspicious activity.

If you have any details or recordings that could assist the investigation, please contact North Yorkshire Police by emailing Ben.Robinson-Brockhill@northyorkshire.police.uk. Please quote reference 12240228077.

Your cooperation could be vital in helping authorities resolve this matter

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CCTV appeal following assault in Harrogate bar

It happened at 8.40pm on Monday 9 September 2024 in Blues Bar on Montpellier Parade in Harrogate.

A man assaulted two other people in the bar – one of the victims sustained a serious arm injury following the incident which required treatment in hospital, and the other victim left with minor injuries.

CLICK HERE TO SEE CCTV {ICTURE

Please contact us if you recognise the man and/or woman pictured on CCTV, as they may have information that will assist our investigation.

Please email Karl.Middlemiss@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Karl Middlemiss or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240164677 when passing on information.

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Man sought after phone stolen in a Harrogate charity shop

We’ve issued this CCTV of a man we would like to speak to following a theft in Harrogate.

CLICK HERE TO SEE CCTV PICTURE

It happened at 10.25am on 10 December in the Cats Protection charity shop on Oxford Street, Harrogate.

A customer in the shop took an iPhone 12 Max belonging to a member of staff which was on the sales counter.

Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as he may have information that will assist our investigation.

Email colin.irvine@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1223 Colin Irvine , or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240225351 when passing on information.

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