Police activity across Skipton and the wider Craven area has been stepped up as part of Operation Tornado, a county-wide initiative designed to increase visibility and tackle local crime.
During the latest 24-hour operation, officers carried out a range of activities across both the town centre and surrounding rural communities.
This included three warrants in Skipton and nearby areas in the search for stolen goods and drugs, as well as additional high-visibility patrols in residential streets and central shopping areas.
Uniformed and plain-clothes officers also undertook targeted work to reduce town-centre offences such as shoplifting, which included confronting known offenders.
The Rural Taskforce visited farms and livestock auctions to offer crime-prevention advice, while all-terrain police motorbike units conducted patrols in more remote villages.
Drop-in sessions were held at Skipton Town Hall and Morrisons for residents wanting to raise concerns and Skipton BID attended meetings to suport the officers in their mission.
Teams from Immigration Enforcement joined officers on visits to businesses to check legal working status and ensure there were no risks to staff welfare, including potential signs of modern slavery or human trafficking.
Craven Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Paul Crabtree said the aim of the operation is to reflect what residents have been asking for.
“It’s about enhancing our local day-to-day police presence with extra resources from other areas, working with other teams and tackling the issues that affect you and your community.”
He added that while the concentrated 24-hour effort is a key element of the initiative, work is also being done to free up more officers to carry out regular patrols in communities across Craven
Fresh call for school transport rethink amid claim new policy could cost £5m a year
New vintage clothing shop set to open in Skipton
North Yorkshire Council leader issues warning over larger police forces
Great Yorkshire Show tickets now sold out
Police appeal following burglary in Settle
Drivers urged to plan ahead after Burnsall car park closure
Skipton Pride returns with Booty Luv announced as headline act
Residents encouraged to have their say on rural bus services
The Folly in Settle launches digital guide as restoration work continues
Yorkshire Water urges customers to cut water use during heatwave
North Yorkshire ranks fifth highest in region for garden waste charges
Silsden nursery raise money following the passing of former pupil
Prolific shoplifting suspect remanded after series of Skipton town centre thefts
Airedale Community brings comfort to loves ones at Airedale General Hospital
Local cricket firm launches Viking Hockey after a decade of success
Joanne Towler joins Your Media Group in senior commercial role
Opening of new Kex Gill road delayed again due to weather
Skipton bus service changes for Ilkley Half Marathon
Owners say 'changes to business environment' led to closure of Burnsall Park
Burnsall permanently closes park
