Black TEYIN scooter stolen from Barbican Road in York

A black TEYIN scooter was stolen from Barbican Road in York. <i>(Image: North Yorkshire Police)</i>
A black TEYIN scooter was stolen from Barbican Road in York. (Image: North Yorkshire Police)
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A scooter was stolen overnight from a residential street in York.

The theft of the black TEYIN scooter, with registration YJ24FHL, occurred between 11.50pm on November 4 and 10am on November 5 on Barbican Road.

North Yorkshire Police are urging residents to come forward if they have information.

They are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity overnight or who may have relevant footage from CCTV, a Ring doorbell, or a dashcam.


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Information can be shared with PC 1864 Marshall via email at fiona.marshall@northyorkshire.police.uk.

The police have also issued a reminder to residents to be vigilant about securing their vehicles.

They recommend locking or securing vehicles every time, even if parked on the driveway, and taking valuables out of the vehicle.

They also suggest keeping keys secure and away from doors and windows, and using a Faraday pouch to help prevent relay theft.

Other advice includes lighting up dark areas with motion-activated lighting, ensuring CCTV and doorbell cameras are working and correctly positioned, and reporting suspicious activity immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to quote incident number 12260219323.

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