A 45-year-old man has been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified after police stopped a van attempting to leave premises on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police received a report of suspicious activity at 12.28am on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
When officers arrived, they spotted a van attempting to leave the premises and blocked the vehicle in.
The driver fled on foot but was quickly caught with the assistance of a police dog handler and police dogs.
A search of the premises indicated that a burglary had taken place, while the van was found to contain numerous power tools.
The man, who is from the West Yorkshire area, was arrested on suspicion of burglary. He has since been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified and remanded in custody to appear in court on Wednesday 21 October.
Three suspects still outstanding
Police enquiries are continuing to locate three other suspects in connection with the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.
Information can be submitted online through the North Yorkshire Police website by selecting ‘Tell us about’ and then ‘An existing case or report’. Live chat is also available Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
Anyone unable to use these options can call police on 101.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website.
Please quote incident reference 12260206062 when providing information.