Police appeal after burglary and theft from vehicle in Richmondshire villages

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Police are appealing for information following a burglary and a theft from a vehicle in two Richmondshire villages.

North Yorkshire Police is investigating a burglary at Abbey Care Village in Scorton, which is believed to have taken place sometime between 4pm on Friday, September 11, and 7am on Monday, September 14.

Officers are asking residents and anyone who was in the area during that period to consider whether they saw or heard anything suspicious.

They would also like to hear from anyone with CCTV footage which may have captured the burglary or suspicious activity before or afterwards.

Motorists whose vehicles were parked in the area and have dashcam footage are also being asked to check their recordings.

Police have additionally asked people to get in touch if they have recently been offered tools for sale.

Anyone with information about the Scorton incident should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12260180342.

Meanwhile, officers are investigating a separate theft from a vehicle at Scots Dyke Close in Melsonby.

The theft occurred sometime between 10pm on Saturday, September 12, and 8am the following morning.

Again, police are appealing for witnesses and asking residents to check CCTV or other security cameras for anything which could help identify those responsible.

Anyone who had a vehicle with a dashcam parked nearby during the relevant period is also being urged to check whether it captured anything suspicious.

Police have also asked to hear from anyone who has been offered tools for sale.

Information relating to the Melsonby incident can be passed to police by calling 101 and quoting reference 12260179728.