Residents of Bishopthorpe are on alert following a recent burglary and two attempted break-ins.
The incidents have occurred within the space of a few weeks, with the most recent involving the theft of two motorbikes.
North Yorkshire Police are currently investigating and appealing for information to aid their enquiries, but assure the public that year-on-year, burglary in Bishopthorpe is down.
The most recent burglary occurred overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday (24 and 25 June), between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am. Two motorbikes, including a restored vintage model, were stolen from a garage on Appleton Court.
The garage door was forced open, and the stolen vehicles included:
- A red Yamaha Thunderrace
- A blue vintage Honda
Officers are urging anyone with information to come forward, quoting reference number 12250115042.
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In the early hours of Saturday 14 June, a Bishopthorpe resident reported an attempted break-in at their property in the Keble Park area.
They shared the following post on the Bishopthorpe Community Facebook page: “Heads up, another attempted break in at 03:00.
“Four males, balaclavas and electric bikes. Disturbed themselves making noise! Police called and chased them but got away through the alleys in the Keble Park area.”
Further comments confirmed the location to be Keble Park South.
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On Tuesday 27 May, residents on Acaster Lane noticed signs of an attempted break-in at their home.
Access was attempted via a ground-floor window with clear evidence that a tool had been used.
The resident told YorkMix, “We noticed crowbar marks on our downstairs window, the Police came out and confirmed that it was an attempted break in.
“We’ve got it all repaired now, and we’ve also implemented increased security measures.”
They added a reminder to others in the village to remain vigilant, particularly at night: “Make sure to shut all ground floor windows and lock your doors.”
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Incident 12250095458 is a report of an attempted burglary in May, where tool marks were left on a window, but entry was not gained to the property.
“Enquiries are ongoing; we have visited the victim to provide reassurance; and we have delivered requests for CCTV and crime prevention advice information to several nearby properties.”
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Police response
YorkMix contacted North Yorkshire Police for a response to concerns, a spokesperson said:
“Bishopthorpe – and the City of York as a whole – are extremely safe places to live, work and visit, and we’re doing everything we can to keep it that way.
“Burglary here is falling: city-wide, there were 90 fewer burglaries in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period last year.
“To help us keep up that positive trend, we ask everyone to check the crime prevention advice on our website, take steps to protect your property, and remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in your neighbourhood.”