Police appeal following series of burglaries in Ilkley
West Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and CCTV footage following a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Ilkley.
Several garages and sheds were targeted overnight between Tuesday 20 October and Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Police have received six reports of incidents across the town, including two on Skipton Road, one on Kings Avenue and three on Easby Close.
CCTV footage from one property shows suspects in a garden at around 1am on Wednesday 21 October. Officers believe those involved may also be responsible for the other incidents in the area, or may be operating as part of a group.
Police are urging residents to check their CCTV, doorbell cameras and other security footage for anything that could help identify the suspects or establish their movements.
Police say two pedal cycles have been located which are believed to be stolen, possibly during the burglaries mentioned above.
Anyone with relevant footage or information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via the force's contact page, quoting crime reference 13260598881.
The appeal follows a separate burglary reported at an address on Kings Close, Ilkley.
The incident was reported to have occurred at around 2am on Tuesday 15 October. The suspects allegedly entered the property through a dining room or kitchen window and searched the premises before leaving unseen with the contents of a handbag. The crime reference for this incident is 13260587000.
Police are also investigating the theft of two vehicles in the Ilkley area:
White Ford Transit, registration MD68 EJU — stolen from Wheatley Court overnight between 19 and 20 October. Crime reference: 13260596671.
Grey Vauxhall Corsa GS Turbo, registration DN25 LFM — stolen from the Craiglands Hotel overnight between 18 and 19 October. Crime reference: 13260593298.
Residents who were in the affected areas during the relevant dates and times, or who may have captured suspicious activity on CCTV or dashcam footage, are encouraged to come forward.
Even footage that does not directly show an offence may help officers establish the movements of those involved.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police through www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contact-us, quoting the relevant crime reference number.
For crime prevention advice and to sign up to Community Alerts covering the area where you live, visit the Neighbourhood Watch section of the WYP website: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/our-services/crime-prevention/neighbourhood-watch
