Police appeal after car failed to stop and sped off through Scarborough's villages

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses, information and dash cam footage of a car that failed to stop.
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Officers say the the silver/grey car failed to stop in the village of Snainton near Scarborough before it sped off.

The car then overtook numerous vehicles on a double white line before entering the village of Ebberston.

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The incident happened on the A170 shortly before 7.20pm on Tuesday March 2.

The incident happened on the A170 shortly before 7.20pm on Tuesday March 2.The incident happened on the A170 shortly before 7.20pm on Tuesday March 2.
The incident happened on the A170 shortly before 7.20pm on Tuesday March 2.

A police spokesperson said: "We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

"In particular, we are appealing for dash cam footage captured by members of the public."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Daniel Thompson.

You can also email [email protected]

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

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number: 12210070127.