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Caravan theft in Dorset and attempted theft of four caravans in North Yorkshire

28.07.2026 00:18 1 min 3 sources
Dorset Echo ENG + 2 more
Caravan theft in Dorset and attempted theft of four caravans in North Yorkshire
Original source: Dorset Echo

In Brief

Police in Dorset and North Yorkshire are investigating two separate incidents: a caravan theft in Portland and an attempted theft of four caravans in Thorpe Willoughby.

Caravan theft in Portland

Dorset Police are searching for suspects who stole a caravan from a business park in Portland. The incident occurred on 3 July at around 21:30. According to police, the caravan was towed by a black 4x4 and abandoned on Hambro Road ten minutes later. It is believed the caravan was damaged during towing. Police are appealing for witnesses and owners of CCTV footage.

Attempted theft of four caravans in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police are investigating an attempted theft of four caravans in the village of Thorpe Willoughby near Selby. The incident occurred on 27 May at around 17:45 on Dam Lane. An unknown number of suspects attempted to steal the caravans before fleeing in a vehicle. Police are asking witnesses to provide information or CCTV recordings.

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