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Updated: Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to cars as vandals go on wrecking spree between York and Tadcaster

A damaged car windscreen. Photograph: North Yorkshire Police
Fri 7 May, 2021 @ 6.02 am Crime YorkMix

This is one of many cars vandalised in one night between York and Tadcaster.

Thousands of pounds of damage was caused to parked vehicles early on Thursday morning.

They have had their windscreens smashed, bodywork dented and more.

Police say offenders travelled between York and Tadcaster in a vehicle, damaging parked vehicles in various villages as they passed through.

Police have received reports of damaged vehicles from Copmanthorpe, Bishopthorpe, Appleton Roebuck, Oxton, Colton, and Tadcaster – but it is likely that other vehicles have been damaged and have not yet been discovered by the victims.

Sergeant Rob Campbell, of Selby Police, said: “We recognise that vehicles are often one of the most expensive items people own, and are a necessity for day-to-day life in rural areas, so we have a number of officers investigating these senseless offences.

“We are appealing to the community for any information that would assist us in our investigation.

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Another view of the damage

“If you live in the areas affected, please check your vehicles for any damage. Many vehicles appear to have had rocks thrown at them, but less noticeable damage caused where the rock has hit body panels instead of glass.

“Please also check any CCTV, dashcams and video doorbells for suspicious activity between midnight and 4am, particularly any vehicles passing by that look out of place.”

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting log number 47 of 6 May 2021.

UPDATE

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with 17 incidents of criminal damage to vehicles. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Fri 7 May, 2021

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