Two people sentenced after targeting ATM in Harrogate
It happened in March.
Last updated 26th Nov 2020
Two people have been sentenced after targeting ATM’s across Yorkshire - including in Harrogate.
It happened in March - when police were led on a high speed chase near York by the suspects in a stolen vehicle. They were caught after a search involving the police helicopter.
A 16 year-old and a 38 year-old man have been jailed - the 38 year-old was sentenced to 8 years and 6 months in prison - the 16 year-old received a two year detention and training order.
The Co-op in Starbeck near Harrogate was targeted shortly after 1am on 6th March.
Around 2am on 10th March, a few days after the attacks, North Yorkshire Police officers spotted a stolen vehicle near York. The vehicle took off at high speed as officers followed it with the pursuit continuing for some distance at speeds of over 100mph.
The vehicle then drove the wrong way round a roundabout before travelling along the wrong side of the A64 dual carriageway and shortly after was seen to crash into the car park barriers at the McArthur Glen York Designer Outlet.
Officers began searching the area with no gain until the NPAS helicopter spotted a heat source close to the River Ouse. Upon investigating more closely, officers located the suspects hiding in a tree trunk and they were subsequently arrested.
A third man who cannot currently be named for legal reasons, plead guilty to all charges but will be sentenced at a later date.
North Yorkshire Police Detective Superintendent, Fran Naughton, said:
“The sentences given to these two individuals today are a clear demonstration that this type of crime will not be tolerated, either in North Yorkshire or across the country.
“Added to all of this are the highly irresponsible actions of the driver as they fled from the police, endangering the lives of many road users and causing further damage.
“This has been an extensive investigation, supported through SaferCash and the companies affected by these crimes with many lines of enquiry progressed to ensure these offenders face the consequences of their actions. I would like to thank everyone who played a role in securing a successful outcome for this case.”