Vehicles damaged in overnight vandalism across York streets

Townend Street in The Groves area of York was one of the streets affected by the vandals, police said <i>(Image: Alice Kavanagh)</i>
Townend Street in The Groves area of York was one of the streets affected by the vandals, police said (Image: Alice Kavanagh)
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MULTIPLE vehicles have been targeted in an overnight vandalism spree across three streets in a York suburb.

North Yorkshire Police said it is investigating a series of offences in the Groves area of York, which it said took place overnight between Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7.

A police spokesperson said: "A number of vehicles, both cars and vans, were damaged in Garden Street, Townend Street and Lowther Street.


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"A vehicle was also damaged nearby in Gillygate in this time period.

"A disturbance was heard in Garden Street just before the junction with Brook Street at around 11.30pm on Sunday, September 6 which may be linked."

North Yorkshire Police are urging anyone with information, including CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, to come forward.

The force can be contacted by email via fiona.marshall@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be submitted online through the North Yorkshire Police website by selecting ‘Tell Us About’ and then ‘An Existing Case or Report.’

The reference number 12260175411 should be quoted when providing information.

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