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North Yorkshire Police - Richmondshire Please don't use social media to report crime. Call 101 or 999 in an emergency.

News, info and alerts from your local police covering Richmond, Catterick and the Garrison, Leyburn, Hawes, Reeth, Muker, Middleton Tyas and surrounding places. The aim of our social media channels is to create an environment where our communities can engage safely in debate and are free to make comments, questions and suggestions. We ask that anyone engaging with our social media channels shows c

ourtesy, kindness and respect for all other members of our social media communities. In order to help create this safe environment we have set out some guidelines which apply to any engagement with us or other members of the community on any of our social media channels: https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/police-forces/north-yorkshire-police/areas/about-us/about-us/social-media/social-media-community-guidelines/

By engaging with our social media channels you agree to follow these guidelines:

Comments must not:
◾ Contain spam, be defamatory of any person, deceive others, be obscene, offensive, threatening, abusive, hateful, inflammatory or promote s*xually explicit material or violence.
◾ Promote discrimination based on race, s*x, religion, nationality, disability, s*xual orientation or age.
◾ Breach any of the terms of any of the social media platforms themselves.
◾ Be off-topic, irrelevant or unintelligible.
◾ Contain any advertising or promote any services. We reserve the right to determine, at our discretion, whether contributions to our social media channels breach our guidelines. We reserve the right to hide or delete comments made on our channels, as well as block users who do not follow these guidelines. We also reserve the right to make a copy of any comments we deem appropriate for investigation as we feel necessary or is required for criminal justice purposes. If you are concerned about any comments you have seen shared on any of our social media channels then please report them to us by emailing: [email protected]

Please also remember that we cannot take reports of crime via social media, all crime should be reported via our website, on 101 or in an emergency call 999.

06/09/2026

📣 Hambleton and Richmondshire – We Need Your Voice!

I’m really pleased to share that North Yorkshire Police are looking for new members to join our Independent Advisory Groups within Hambleton and Richmondshire (IAGs).

IAG members play a vital role in shaping local policing by offering honest feedback, sharing community perspectives, and helping us better understand the issues that matter to you.
We’re looking for people from all backgrounds, experiences and communities across Hambleton and Richmond.
We will also have guest speakers attending from different departments within North Yorkshire Police, along with partner agencies we work closely alongside.

You don’t need any special qualifications, the only requirement is being able to receive, send emails and join our on-line meetings which will occur quarterly.

👥Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 10th September 2026 at 1800-1930hours.

If you want to be added to our distribution list to be involved within the meetings then please email:
[email protected] or [email protected]

Thank you for your support! 🚔

Today the Rural Task Force are at the Moorcock Sheep Show on the showground at Mossdale near Hawes.If you would like som...
06/09/2026

Today the Rural Task Force are at the Moorcock Sheep Show on the showground at Mossdale near Hawes.

If you would like some advice on crime prevention and security please visit the stall if you're at the show.

We hope to see you there.

It's that time of the year again... 🗓️ 👇 As a lot of our local schools go back to school next week, you may be out and ...
04/09/2026

It's that time of the year again... 🗓️ 👇

As a lot of our local schools go back to school next week, you may be out and about this weekend doing some last minute shopping. Whilst you're there, why not pop in to see us at Tesco? PCSO 5725 Coburn will be hosting a 'Back To School' drop in event at Tesco where she will be on hand to talk to parents and young people in our community about anything that may be concerning you. Whether that's parking at school times, antisocial behaviour, or even just a general query you have for us, feel free to come along and have a chat.
Where: Tesco, Catterick Garrison
When: Saturday the 5th September 2026, 13:00 - 15:00

See you there!

Can you help? We're still looking for information following this burglary…Last week we put out an appeal for information...
01/09/2026

Can you help? We're still looking for information following this burglary…

Last week we put out an appeal for information about a burglary from a rural property near the village of Barton. We've now got an image of the vintage Stihl chainsaw.

The burglary overnight of Monday 24 August into Tuesday 25 August and involved the theft of tools from a shed.

We’re particularly appealing for information about any suspicious behaviour or cars that were witnessed in the area during this timeframe.

Also, if you have any information regarding the below stolen items, or have been offered or seen for sale these items over the last week:
a vintage Stihl chainsaw
a Stihl backpack leaf blower
a Husqvarna 120 chainsaw
a large Stihl with an 18-inch bar
a Von Haus extendable hedge trimmer
a grey Switzer compactor plate
a smaller Stihl strimmer
a Dolman brush cutter

If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:
• Email: [email protected]
• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’ - link below in the comments.
• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.

Please quote reference 12260165936 when providing information.

Can you help? 👇We’re appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in Richmond.It happened at around 4pm to 6...
01/09/2026

Can you help? 👇

We’re appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in Richmond.

It happened at around 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday 26 August, on Frenchgate and involved significant damage caused to the building including historic features.

We’re particularly appealing for information about anyone seen on and around the area during this timeframe.

If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:

• Email: [email protected]

• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’ - link below in the comments.

• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.

Please quote reference 12260167841 when providing information.

Off the streets and safely disposed of 👇 The picture below shows the knives and sharp objects that have been safely remo...
30/08/2026

Off the streets and safely disposed of 👇

The picture below shows the knives and sharp objects that have been safely removed from our streets and disposed of in July and August from the knife amnesty bin in Colburn. This facility allows members of the public to safely and anonymously dispose of bladed articles, whether you have everyday kitchen knives that you're replacing, or more concerning weapons. There are 20 locations across North Yorkshire where this facility is available. The nearest for Richmondshire are:
📍 Colburn - Lorry Park, DL9 4GA
📍 Richmond - Nuns Close Car Park, DL10 4UQ

🙅‍♂️ Let's work together to eliminate these threats and create a safer environment for everyone. Bring your knives to our designated drop-off points—no questions asked!
🔒 Your safety is our priority. Join the movement and make a difference today!

Local PCSOs from Richmondshire Neighbourhood Team as well as our police volunteers enjoyed engaging with the local commu...
29/08/2026

Local PCSOs from Richmondshire Neighbourhood Team as well as our police volunteers enjoyed engaging with the local community at The Wenslydale Show today. Thank you to everyone who popped by to see us, even in the rain!

The vehicle shown was stolen from the AYSGARTH area on Tuesday the 25th of August 2026 in the early hours. If you have s...
28/08/2026

The vehicle shown was stolen from the AYSGARTH area on Tuesday the 25th of August 2026 in the early hours. If you have seen this vehicle or have any information, please call the OIC PC Tyson 55 on 101 using reference 12260165905, or get in touch by email [email protected].

Content warning: Distressing images below ⚠️Appeal following an incident near Leyburn ⬇️We are appealing for information...
27/08/2026

Content warning: Distressing images below ⚠️

Appeal following an incident near Leyburn ⬇️

We are appealing for information after a flock of sheep were attacked by an unknown dog outside of Harmby village near Leyburn.

It happened sometime between 7pm on Tuesday 25 August and 9am on Wednesday 26 August, and involved the dog entering a field and killing a sheep as well as injuring ten others.

The ten sheep have been left with various bite marks, and the sheep that was killed was bitten on the neck and received a serious injury to one of its back legs.

If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:

• Email: Hannah Lancaster on [email protected]
• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’.
• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.

Please quote reference 12260166861 when providing information.

Can you help? 👇We’re appealing for information about a burglary from a rural property near the village of Barton.It happ...
26/08/2026

Can you help? 👇

We’re appealing for information about a burglary from a rural property near the village of Barton.

It happened overnight of Monday 24 August into Tuesday 25 August and involved the theft of tools from a shed.

We’re particularly appealing for information about any suspicious behaviour or cars that were witnessed in the area during this timeframe.

Also, if you have any information regarding the below stolen items, or have been offered or seen for sale these items over the last couple of days:

a vintage Stihl chainsaw
a Stihl backpack leaf blower
a Husqvarna 120 chainsaw
a large Stihl with an 18-inch bar
a Von Haus extendable hedge trimmer
a grey Switzer compactor plate
a smaller Stihl strimmer
a Dolman brush cutter

If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:

• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’ - link below in the comments.
• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.

Please quote reference 12260165936 when providing information.

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