North Yorkshire Police are urging residents of the Broughton Road area to be vigilant as there has been a series of attempt burglaries in Skipton, most recently during the early hours of Tuesday 16th April. Between 23:45 and 00:45, Three unidentified males have been trying car doors and doors to residential premises. Where they have found insecure doors the offenders have gained access, they have then left the area. Police believe that the offenders were actively trying to identify insecure properties to burgle and so we are urging residents to ensure that doors and windows to premises are locked and secured and that cars are locked also. Officers have increased patrols in the area this evening and have engaged with the community. |