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Appeal After Man Smashes CCTV Camera in Eastfield

Thursday, 27 January 2022 17:08

Man “in dark clothing and a dark hat” smashes CCTV camera in Eastfield

Police in Scarborough are appealing for witnesses and information about some criminal damage in Eastfield.

It happened on 25 January 2022 at 12.40am, when a man wearing black clothing and dark hat smashed a CCTV camera on a property in Hawthorn Walk. 

The man approached the property from Beech Walk before committing the damage and running off back towards Beech Walk.

Officers say:

"We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, we are appealing for information to identify the man who has left the elderly resident frightened and feeling frightened and vulnerable."

Anyone with dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage which may assist with the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Rushworth. You can also emailjacob.rushworth@northyorkshire.police.uk.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220013672 when passing on any information.

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