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York aggravated vehicle taking and collision appeal

Police in York are investigating an aggravated vehicle taking and collision on Wetherby Road at around 10.30pm on Wednesday (1 March 2023).

The silver Vauxhall Cora was taken without the owner’s consent before it crashed into a bollard and lamppost.  

A 19-year-old local man was arrested nearby and remains in custody for questioning.

We are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, particularly any dog walkers who witnessed the man running from the vehicle.

We are also appealing for any private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage that may have been captured around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email alice.gould@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Alice Gould.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230038237.

North Yorkshire Police, Appeals

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