Thieves siphoned diesel from three lorries in a high-value theft.
It happened when the lorries were parked in the lay-by next to York Racecourse on the eastbound carriageway of the A64.
The thieves struck some time between 9pm on Sunday (25 February) and 5.45am yesterday.
The location of the crime
Police are appealing for any witnesses and particularly any dashcam footage in the area between those times.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Sophie Wilson at Acomb
- Email PC Wilson here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240034953