
Police are asking Harrogate residents to be on the lookout for a wanted man who could be sleeping rough in the Pinewoods.
29-year-old Shane Betts is wanted in connection with a spate of recent burglaries in Harrogate.
He is also wanted on suspicion of theft, assault, and criminal damage.
A police spokesperson said:
“We believe that Betts has been sleeping rough in the Pinewoods in the Harlow Hill area although he may have moved on from there.
“As well, as Harrogate, he also has connections to Ripon and Harrogate.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate Betts, but we are reissuing our appeal to residents in the Harrogate area, particularly in the Harlow Hill area, to keep an eye on their outbuildings, and report anything suspicious."
They added:
“If you see him, or have any information about his current whereabouts, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101. If the sighting is immediate, please call 999.
“Alternatively, you can pass on information anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website.”
Please quote reference number 12250063851 when providing information.