Land Rover Defender and quad bike owners have been warned to be on their guard after a spate of thefts across the county, including a number in the Craven district.
Over the Christmas and New Year period Land Rover Defenders were stolen from Boroughbridge, Coniston Cold and Drebley. Quad bikes were taken from Castleton, Goathland and Pickering Owners are being advised by North Yorkshire Police to always leave vehicles locked and alarmed, if possible, and consider fitting an after-market approved immobiliser.
"They should be parked in a garage or secure area, or in a well-lit open space. Keys should never be left in the ignition, in the same place where the vehicle is kept, or near the front door of your home," a spokseman said.
"Be wary of anyone taking an interest in your vehicle, and consider a tracker device and marking system. If you have a quad that is not registered for the road please make a note of the VIN number so that we have a unique reference to enable the vehicle to be identified if it is recovered."
Anyone with any information about quad bike or Land Rover thefts is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
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