Police Appeal for Information Following Incidents in Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey

Monday, 24 February 2025 14:33

North Yorkshire Police are seeking public assistance with investigations into three separate incidents that occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey.

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage to bus stop shelters outside the train station on Westborough in Scarborough. The incident occurred between 4:30 am and 4:40 am when two individuals in dark clothing were seen on CCTV painting graffiti on the shelters. Authorities believe there were several people in the area who may have witnessed the act. They are appealing to anyone who saw suspicious behaviour or has dash-cam or cycle-cam footage from the area to come forward. The council has been requested to remove the graffiti.

Reference Number: 12250032629
Contact: Call 101 to provide information. Anonymous information can be provided to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

Police are also appealing for information regarding a residential burglary on Wagtail Crescent in Whitby. The incident took place between 2:30 pm on Friday, February 21, and 9:45 am the following morning. A 50-inch curved television was stolen.

Reference Number: 12250032685
Contact: Email george.mason@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC441 Mason. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Officers are also investigating a burglary that occurred at Reighton Nurseries, near Hunmanby Road, in a village south of Filey. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, February 22, at approximately 12:20 am. Offenders entered the premises and stole cash. Police are requesting that anyone with CCTV or Ring doorbell footage in the area review their recordings for any suspicious activity. They are also seeking general information about the incident.

Reference Number: 12250032611
Contact: Email Mark.mcnulty@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC McNulty. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigations is urged to contact the North Yorkshire Police using the methods provided above, quoting the relevant reference number.

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