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TWO men have been arrested after a suspected break-in at a pub in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police says two men in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after officers on a routine patrol uncovered evidence of a break-in near RAF Leeming.
The incident took place on Monday evening (July 27) when officers on mobile patrol spotted a vehicle parked "in suspicious circumstances" near the viewing point, close to the airbase.
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After inspecting the unlocked vehicle, an inspection revealed tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and part of a rip saw, along with a bucket containing shoes and a saw.
Officers decided to watch the vehicle and positioned themselves nearby, following the vehicle after it drove off and stopping in near junction 50 of the A1(M).
The driver and passenger, both men in their 20s from West Yorkshire, were searched along with the vehicle and during the search, several new items were found.
Further enquiries led police to a pub on Roman Road, near RAF Leeming, where they found evidence of a break-in - signs of forced entry and cash found scattered.
The vehicle and all recovered items have been seized as part of the ongoing inquiry and both men were arrested on suspicion of burglary and remain in custody as the investigation continues.
Chief Inspector Tom Ibbetson of North Yorkshire Police said: "These arrests demonstrate the value of our nightly proactive operational deployments across North Yorkshire.
"Officers were carrying out tasked patrol activity when they noticed something that did not look right.
"Their vigilance, professional curiosity and swift actions led to the identification of a suspected burglary and the arrest of two suspects within a short space of time.
"The specialist capabilities and patrol activity provided by Operational Support officers not only helps prevent and disrupt criminality but also enable officers to identify suspicious behaviour and respond quickly when offences occur."
The public were also urged to report anything strange.
He added: "We would continue to encourage members of the public to report anything that seems unusual or out of place.
"If you see suspicious activity, suspicious vehicles, or people acting in a manner that causes concern, please contact us straight away.
"Information from the public remains one of the most effective tools in helping us prevent and detect crime."
Enquiries remain ongoing.