York Policing update

Vital witnesses to York pasty shop burglary urged to come forward

Detectives investigating a burglary at a shop in York city centre are appealing for some potentially vital witnesses to come forward.

Sometime between 5.50am and 6am on Tuesday 18 February 2014, thieves broke into the Cornish Pasty Bakery on Colliergate and stole a safe containing a quantity of cash.

Following extensive enquiries officers have established that the suspects were loitering outside the shop prior to the incident.

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York police hunt tyre slasher

slashed tyreYork police are investigating a spate of tyre slashing in the city and are appealing for help from the public to trace the suspect.

Between 14 and 17 February 2014, the tyres on eight vehicles were slashed at various locations.

The vehicles include a Ford Fiesta parked on Clifford Street, a Volkswagen Bora parked on Victor Street, a Nissan Micra and Ford Focus both parked in All Saints Comprehensive School car park, a Volkswagen Passat parked in Buckingham Street, a Toyota Avensis parked in East Mount Road, and a Ford Ka and Toyota Yaris both parked in Lower Friargate.

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York crime update

Witness appeal after schoolgirl suffers minor injuries in Acomb assault

York police are appealing for information after a schoolgirl was physically assaulted in the city.

It occurred at around 3.45pm on Friday 31 January 2014, as she walked along Viking Road, Acomb, close to the junction for Jute Road. More

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Appeal after man seriously injured in Wigginton crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a road collision on the B1363 Sutton Road in Wigginton near York on Friday 31 January 2014.

The collision occurred near to a property called The Oaks at around 5pm and involved a black Ford Fiesta travelling towards York and a white van travelling in the opposite direction. More

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Mobile safety camera routes week commencing 5 February 2014

Below are the enforcement locations for North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing Wednesday 5 February 2014.

The safety cameras are now more visible then ever before with each of the three vehicles bearing the same hi-vis livery as North Yorkshire Police’s marked vehicle fleet. More

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Search goes on for missing York student

Police officers searching for Megan Roberts are carrying out riverside patrols along the River Ouse.

Search goes on for missing York student

Police officers searching for Megan Roberts are carrying out riverside patrols along the River Ouse. More

 

Policing to cost 2% more?

The Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan is consulting on a plan to increase the bill for crime control by 1.99%.

That is the maximum allowed by the government without support from taxpayers.

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She says that the increase is necessary to retain the present number of police officers (although separately the Chief Constable has claimed that crime levels in the City are continuing to reduce).

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Separately the Commissioner has cancelled attendance at a meeting in York scheduled for 10th February when she was to have attended a “scrutiny” meeting at West Offices.

Concerns remain in York about the high levels of social crime in parts of the City.

Recent media reports have concentrated on late night noise and alcohol fuelled anti social behaviour problems particularly in the City centre.

These are areas where the York Council and Police Commissioner should be working together to effect improvements.

The Crime Commissioner is currently not planning to hold any “surgeries” in York before the end of March.

Police warning as van drivers targeted by criminals in west York

VAN OWNERS

Vans are being targeted on our patch over the last week with 9 being broken into west York police advise. Try reversing up to your garage so you block the back doors and your garages. Also, remove all tools & valuables from your van at night. Report suspicious activity immediately.

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Witness appeal after York burglary

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a sneak-in burglary in York.

Sometime between 7pm and 7.20pm on Thursday 26 December 2013, thieves entered a shared house on Watson Terrace, in Holgate, through an insecure patio door and took a television and a Play Station 3 games console.

More http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/12721

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Designer clothing stolen in York – can you help?

York police have released a CCTV image of two suspects after a theft of designer clothing from one of the city’s shopping centres.

It occurred at around 1.30pm on Sunday 22 December 2013, from the Hugo Boss store at McArthurGlen.

More http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/12720

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Police urge festive fun not drunken disorder this new year

North Yorkshire Police is hoping for a happy and enjoyable New Year’s Eve this year and wish the people of York and North Yorkshire a safe and peaceful 2014.

More http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/12717

Back lanes in Bishopthorpe Road area to be “gated”

Back lane gate locations. click for larger plan

Back lane gate locations. click for larger plan

The Council has agreed to put security gates on the following back alleys

  • Millfield Road/Thorpe Street
  • Thorpe Street/Russell Street
  • Russell Street/Scott Street
  • Scott Street/Nunmill Street

The change means that refuse will in future be collected from the front of properties.

The proposals were controversial but objections were overuled last week by the Cabinet member (Cllr Merrett)

The plan is expected to cost around £18,000 to implement and should improve security for properties backing onto the lanes involved.

The Nunmill Street/Bishopthorpe Road alleyway will remain open.