Appeal for information after quad bike stolen from Ugthorpe near Whitby
Officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in Ugthorpe, near Whitby.
It happened at 5.30am on Thursday March 12 and involved an outbuilding on a farmyard being broken into and a green quad bike being stolen.
The stolen quad is believed to have travelled down the A171 before entering Guisborough.
The quad was then later located by police and the owner in a wooded area at Lazenby, Redcar.
The quad has been recovered, however damage has occurred which will need to be repaired.
Police are particularly appealing for information about any suspicious vehicles seen overnight from March 11 to 12 around the Ugthorpe, and rural Whitby area.
They are also appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the quad bike travelling north on the A171 and in the Cleveland area, and whether any vehicles were travelling with the quad.
Email [email protected] with any information that could help the investigation or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 199 Dan Hardey.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
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