Hot tub and quad bike stolen from homes as burglars target sheds, garages and gardens

Four properties were targeted in a matter of hours during a series of burglaries in two villages.

A hot tub, children's quad bike and power tools were stolen during the burglaries in Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton in the early hours of Saturday, June , North Yorkshire Police said.

The first burglary was reported on Main Street, Little Smeaton, by a homeowner who woke up to find that unknown offenders had stolen a Lay-Z Spa Paris hot tub from their garden after gaining entry to the garage to unplug it before emptying it of water.

In the second burglary, a garage was entered at a home on Water Lane, Kirk Smeaton and a little girl’s distinctive pink quad bike was stolen.

In the third and fourth burglaries, two sheds were also entered at addresses on Hodge Lane and Water Lane in Kirk Smeaton. Two drills were stolen from one of the sheds.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information, including any CCTV or dash-cam footage, is asked to call 101 quoting the below incident numbers.

"Officers would also like to hear from anyone who has seen or is offered any of the items for sale under suspicious circumstances.

"Most reported burglaries are found to be opportunistic and we would like to remind residents to check that their properties are secure and to report any suspicious activity or noises by calling 101 or 999 if an incident is in progress.

"Alternatively, please email [email protected] and [email protected]

"Little Smeaton: stolen hot tub incident – 12200099401

"Water Lane, Kirk Smeaton: pink quad bike incident – 12200099448

"Water Lane, Kirk Smeaton: shed broken into, nothing stolen - 12200100387

"Hodge Lane, Kirk Smeaton: 2 drills stolen from a shed - 12200099402

"Information about protecting your property can be found at northyorkshire.police.uk/homesecurity."