Burglary Appeal

Important Message – Please do not ignore

Appeal following burglary series in Sherburn in Elmet 👇

We’re appealing for information following a series of linked burglaries that have occurred in Sherburn in Elmet near Selby.

It happened between the hours of 1am and 5am on Thursday 13 November 2025. The unknown suspects have entered several properties via breaking the rear patio doors in search for vehicle keys.

We would like to remind people to never leave your car keys near windows or doors where someone could see or reach them. Keep those windows and doors closed and locked, especially overnight or when you’re away from home.

If you can, consider installing CCTV to cover your property, as well as security lighting and a visible intruder alarm.

If you have a garage – use it. If not, try to park somewhere secure, such as behind lockable gates on your driveway.

And finally, do your bit for your community, by keeping an eye out and reporting anything suspicious to us.

If you can help with this investigations then please email oscar.stevenson@northyorkshire.police.uk Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Oscar Stevenson, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250214337 when passing on information.

If you need any crime prevention or security advice, please use the following link https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/  

Please do not be alarmed by this information – North Yorkshire is one of the safest places to live in the country however it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your property.

Your local neighbour policing team can offer the following: 

Contacts

Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111

Supporting Victims – 01904 669276

Web – www.northyorkshire.police.uk

Email – SNAScarborough@northyorkshire.police.uk