Two arrested after routine patrol uncovers suspected pub burglary 👍

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after officers on a routine patrol uncovered evidence of a break-in at a pub near RAF Leeming.
 

On the evening of Monday 27 July, officers conducting mobile patrols noticed a vehicle parked in suspicious circumstances near the viewing point close to RAF Leeming.
An initial inspection found the vehicle unlocked and containing a number of tools, including hammers, screwdrivers and part of a rip saw. Officers also noted a bucket containing shoes and a saw in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was monitored while officers positioned themselves nearby.
 

When the vehicle left it was followed by officers before being stopped near Junction 50 of the A1(M).
The driver and passenger, both men in their 20s from the West Yorkshire area, were searched along with the vehicle. During those searches, officers discovered a number of items that had not been present during the earlier inspection of the vehicle.
Further enquiries led officers to a pub on Roman Road, close to RAF Leeming, where signs of a break-in were discovered. Officers found damage consistent with forced entry, and inside the premises, items had been disturbed and cash was found scattered on the floor.
 

Both men were arrested on suspicion of burglary and taken into custody, where they remain while enquiries continue.
The vehicle has been seized, along with all items recovered, as part of the ongoing investigation.
 

Chief Inspector Tom Ibbetson from North Yorkshire Police, said: "These arrests demonstrate the value of our nightly proactive operational deployments across North Yorkshire.
"Officers were carrying out tasked patrol activity when they noticed something that did not look right. Their vigilance, professional curiosity and swift actions led to the identification of a suspected burglary and the arrest of two suspects within a short space of time.
"The specialist capabilities and patrol activity provided by Operational Support officers not only helps prevent and disrupt criminality but also enable officers to identify suspicious behaviour and respond quickly when offences occur.
 

"We would continue to encourage members of the public to report anything that seems unusual or out of place. If you see suspicious activity, suspicious vehicles, or people acting in a manner that causes concern, please contact us straight away. Information from the public remains one of the most effective tools in helping us prevent and detect crime."
 

Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity should report it via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101. Always dial 999 if a crime is in progress or there is an immediate threat to life or property.