Police arrested a 34-year-old man in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday) following a pursuit.
It happened at around 1:30am when officers on patrol spotted a Ford Transit van with no brake lights east of Harrogate.
Quick-time checks suggested the vehicle also had no tax or insurance.
However, the van driver failed to stop when officers signalled for him to do so – and instead drove off.
After a pursuit lasting just a few minutes, the van came to a stop on Forest Lane.
The driver ran away, but a short time later officers found him nearby.
A search of the van revealed a number of power tools and a balaclava.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving without a licence and theft.
He remains in custody at this time.

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