Rural Crime: Police target thieves who stole horseboxes, flatbed trailers and horse-riding equipment in rural North Yorkshire

Rural Crime: Police target thieves who stole horseboxes, flatbed trailers and horse-riding equipment in rural North Yorkshire

The force has had a recent spike in reported thefts from rural parts of York, Ryedale and Hambleton as well as villages over the border in East Yorkshire.

The Rural Task Force is a dedicated team who are responsible for dealing with crime in the countryside.

Officers are working closely with colleagues in neighbouring Humberside Police to identify those who are responsible and bring them to justice.

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