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Police appeal following a series of burglaries in Skipton

Monday, 14 April 2025 09:45

North Yorkshire Police

Over the weekend, two alcohol related properties were broken into.

On Saturday 12th April in the early hours of the morning Majestic Wines Eller Beck in Skipton was broken into.

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward to help with their investigation.

A window was smashed and a quantity of spirits from the store was stolen before the offender went off in the direction of Brooke Street / Canal Tow path.

The offender has been described as male wearing a dark coloured top and carrying a blue bag.

If you have any information that may assist the police with their enquiries please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting ref no. 12250064476 Officer In Case PC 605 Hird.

The following day (Sunday 13th) saw a public house on Albert Street being burgled.

Several bottles of alcohol were stolen from the public house in the early hours of the morning between 4-5am.

Police are once again asking for any information regarding the burglary and if you do to contact on them on 101, quoting NYP130420250083.

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