North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a high-value commercial burglary at a worksite at Nidd Gorge.
It happened between Friday evening and Monday morning (17th to 20th May) near Bilton Lane in Harrogate and involved the theft of four pieces of plant machinery including a digger and three smaller tracked barrows.
A police spokesperson said:
“We’re appealing for information about any suspicious 4x4 vehicles sighted leaving Bilton Lane over the weekend, potentially with a trailer carrying the stolen equipment.
“Please email ben.wheatley@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.
“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Ben Wheatley, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”
Please quote reference 12240088312 when passing on information.

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