Witness appeal following theft on Hob Moor

Hob Moor

Hob Moor

 At about 8.50am on Tuesday 15 December 2015, the victim was walking along the track on Hob Moor Fields towards York, when he was approached by two men who were walking in the opposite direction, towards Acomb.

One of the men put his arm out and stopped the victim, and asked him to hand over any money or his watch. When the victim hesitated, he asked him again. The victim complied and handed the man £18 and his watch. Both of the men then ran off in the direction of York.

The first man is described as white, aged in his early twenties, 6ft 2ins tall, athletic build and broad shoulders. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black Adidas hoody which was pulled up over his head, light grey tracksuit bottoms and black trainers. He had an Irish accent. 

The other man is described as white, aged in his early twenties, 6ft tall and average build. He had the lower half of his face covered with possibly a black scarf and only his eyes were visible. He was wearing a black hoody which was pulled up over his head, loose fitting blue jeans and black Nike trainers. He had a Yorkshire accent. 

PC Amanda Popely, of York Police, said: “I am asking for witnesses who saw anyone in the area of Hob Moor Fields at the time to contact the police, as they may have important information that could assist the investigation.”

If you have any information about the theft, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Amanda Popely or York Police. You can also email amanda.popely@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 12150221963 in connection with this incident.

York Police appeal for information following bike theft at Clifton Moor, York

CCTV images released

North Yorkshire Police have released images of a man they would like to speak to, in relation to the theft of bike from outside Pure Gym on Clifton Moor, York.

CCTV Pure Gym 1

At around 9.20am on 26 October a green Claude Butler racing bike with flat handlebars was allegedly stolen from outside the gym.

The man pictured was seen leaving the gym on Stirling Road at around the same time and may have important information that could assist the investigation.

CCTV Pure Gym 2

Anyone who recognises the man pictured in the CCTV image is asked to contact the police on 101 and ask to speak to PC James Jones. Alternatively please email James.Jones@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 121501899 in connection with this incident.

Police say 16 drink and drug driving arrests made over the weekend.

 

North Yorkshire Police made 16 arrests over the weekend (12/13 December) as part of Operation Attention, their ongoing campaign to get drink and drug drivers off the roads.drink driving
Shockingly 12 arrests were made on Sunday alone, with one 67 -year-old man returning a alcohol reading of 92 – the third highest reading seen so far in this campaign, over two and a half times the legal limit.

Another worrying statistic was the number of drug driving arrests made this weekend. Of the 16 arrests made – a quarter were for drug driving.

This brings the total number of arrests made to 48 in just over two weeks of the campaign. A breakdown of the results so far:

  • 13 drug driving related
  • 35  drink driving related
  • 8 arrests made where alcohol levels were more than double the legal limit.
  • Highest reading so far – 141 – four times the legal limit. (Provided by a 44-year-old woman arrested in S’boro)
  • 40 men arrested.
  • 8 women arrested.
  • 10% arrests – charged with failed to provide.

Commenting on the progress of Operation Attention so far, Sgt Andy Morton of the Roads Policing Group said “The weekend’s activity shows that if people choose to break the law and drive under the influence of drink or drugs – we are out in force and waiting to catch them. We are determined  to remove drink and drug drivers from the roads, so that they don’t pose a danger to law-abiding motorists.”

“If you are going out to have a drink, please ensure you have thought about how you will get home at the end of the night – leave your car at home.”

“We continue to appeal to members of the public that if they know of someone driving under the influence of drink or drugs – please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”

Police in York are still seeking the owners of recovered bicycles

Owners thought to live in the Foxwood area

bike-thef-chartNorth Yorkshire Police is seeking the owners of several bicycles recovered by police in West York on Sunday 1 November 2015.

On Sunday 1 November 2015 police recovered several bicycles from an address on Thoresby Road in West York. The bicycles are believed to have been stolen earlier that day, most likely in the Foxwood area of York. However, so far, only one of these bicycles has been reported stolen.

We are conducting enquiries in respect of these bicycles. In particular, we are seeking to identify their owners so that their bicycles may be returned to them.

If you have had a bike stolen recently please contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for Alastair Foy. You may also email alastair.foy@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

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

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150194770.

Beware fake alcoholic drink over the festive season

City of York Council is joining the Food Standards Agency to caution residents about the dangers of fake alcohol over the festive season.

The campaign stresses that it’s important to know how to spot – and avoid – fake alcohol if drinkers suspect they’re being offered it.

Vodka is the most counterfeited spirit and can be made with chemicals most usually found in anti-freeze, screen wash or nail polish remover which could leave people blind, in a coma or even worse.

So the advice is not to take a risk on fake alcohol:

  • • Watch out for fake versions as well as unfamiliar brand namesFake vodka
  • • If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is
  • • Watch out for poor quality labelling including spelling mistakes and tampered bottles
  • • Buy from a reputable off-licence premise.

Matt Boxall, City of York Council’s Head of Public Protection, said:

“The festive season can sometimes bring stocks of fake alcoholic drinks into the supply chain. Our Trading Standards and Licensing teams work with licensed premises to uphold their responsibilities including recognising legitimate brands and taking precautions to make sure customers are sold the genuine article they’re paying for.

“Anyone with concerns should contact Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer helpline 0345 4040506.”

See more at: http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/campaigns/fake-alcohol

22 arrests made in the first week of North Yorkshire Police drink and drug drive campaign

 

In less than a week of Operation Attention, North Yorkshire Police have already made 22 arrests for drink and drug driving offences, resulting in 14 people being charged to court.
xmasdd13-cellThe highest reading so far has been provided on the fourth day of the campaign, by a 44-year-old woman arrested in Scarborough who blew 141ug – four times the legal limit (35ug per 100ml of breath.)

Other high readings include a 29-year-old man arrested in Catterick who blew 87ug – over two times the legal limit and a 21-year-old man arrested in Catterick who blew 88ug – two and a half times the legal limit.

Another drink driving arrest was made in York on Friday morning, where a 32-year-old man provided a reading of 60ug, one and a half times the limit. He had a child in the car with him at the time.

With the festive season upon us and lots of Christmas nights out planned, North Yorkshire Police is encouraging people to plan how they will get home and if they are intending to have a drink, to leave their car and not risk driving whilst under the influence.

Alongside detecting drink driving, officers are also operating roadside drug screening tests. Already there have been two positive results for drug driving – a 67-year-old man who is currently on police bail and the other a 29-year-old man, who is also on bail.

Traffic Sergeant Andy Morton of the Force’s Roads Policing Group said:

“Every Christmas we try and educate people about the devastation and heartbreak that drink and drug driving can cause. We appeal to members of the public that if they have information about anyone who is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and pass the details to the Force Control Room.”

“For those who would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. You could save someone’s life.”

“Anyone who is considering driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs should know that we will be out and about waiting. If you are convicted, be aware that you face disqualification from driving a hefty fine and the possibility of a prison sentence.”

Police appeal after Acomb church charity box burglary

Police are appealing for information after St Stephens church was burgled and charity cash stolen.
Incident

Offenders broke in to St Stephens Church, York Road, Acomb, sometime between 4.30pm on Saturday 28 November and 7.30am on Sunday 29 November.

Power tools were used to attack three safes. However, the offenders were not able to break in to them, and nothing was taken apart from a small amount of loose change from charity collections.

In any event, the safes contained only paperwork, and nothing of value.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious, or has any information about the burglary, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Please dial 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Andrew Muir, or email andrew.muir@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150211658.

Men try to steal dog in York robbery

Police have issued an e-fit and are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery in York.

The incident occurred between 11.30pm on Saturday 21 November 2015 and 12.30am on Sunday 22, on Stockton Lane, York, about 50 to 100 yards from the roundabout with the A1036.Pringer spaniel

The victim, a man in his fifties, left his home address on Eastern Terrace, walking a white and brown springer spaniel. When he arrived at Stockton Lane, a white Transit-style van pulled up and three men jumped out and attacked him, and tried to steal his dog.

The van is described as having a significant scratch to the metalwork down the passenger side, extending from the side sliding door to the rear tail lights. The van had blacked-out windows on the back door, which was a hatchback-style lifting upwards rather than sideways.

The suspects are described as:

  • ME-fit of robbery suspectale 1 – white, late 20s, of stocky build, approx. 5ft 8ins in height, short cropped dark hair. He was wearing a dark jacket with a small logo on the left chest area. The other two suspects referred to him as ‘Johnny’ or ‘Joanie’. This man may also have a head injury which was sustained during the incident.
  • Male 2 – white, late 20s, of stocky build, approx. 6ft tall, short cropped dark hair. He was wearing a black denim jacket with a light coloured top underneath.
  • Male 3 – white, late 20s, quite stocky, approx. 6ft tall, short cropped dark hair. He was wearing a dark puffer jacket.

All the suspects are described as having strong Irish accents.

The victim received scratches and swelling to his head and face in the incident, but the dog was not taken.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspects. Anyone who recognises the descriptions or the suspect in the e-fit, or has any information that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact the police.

Please dial 101, select option 2, and ask for DC Mike McClarin or the York Serious Crime Team, or email michael.mcclarin@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Please quote North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150207813 when passing information about this incident.