Thieves steal large metal gate from village car park in Thornton-le-Dale

The gate was taken from the public car park at Malton Gate sometime between 7.30pm on Saturday and 7am on Sunday.

Police are urging anyone with information that might help with their investigation to come forward, particularly if anyone who saw people acting suspiciously near the gate.

Anyone who can help should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for PC70 Louise Neville-Beck. You can also email [email protected], quoting reference number 12200191919.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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