Two quad bikes were stolen from the Great Yorkshire Showground last week as it hosted one of the biggest agricultural events in the country.

The two quads were stolen from the Harrogate showground between 3am and 4am on Wednesday, July 13 - the week that the venue was hosting the Great Yorkshire Show.

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North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the stolen vehicles which are believed to have left in the direction of Wetherby Road.

A police spokesman said: "We are requesting the public's assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

"In particular, we are appealing for anyone who has information or who witnessed anything suspicious around the area at the time of the theft."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email: Chloe.kinnear@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option two, and ask for PC 1606 Kinnear.

Quote reference 12220121553 when passing on information.

 

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