Tuesday 21st October 2025

By Bridlington Gold Radio Editor

Humberside Police are investigating a burglary that took place at the Ripley Close allotments in Bridlington.

The incident occurred sometime between 3:00pm on Monday 20 October and 8:00am on Tuesday 21 October 2025. During this time, one or more individuals gained access to the site and broke into several sheds, stealing items from inside.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area during this period, or who may have relevant CCTV or video doorbell footage, to come forward.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please call the non-emergency number 101 and quote reference 25*147229.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to give your name, and you could be eligible for a reward.

Remember to keep your own property secure to reduce the opportunity for thieves, remember WIDEN. You can watch a short video on WIDEN here:

WINDOWS: Keep your windows closed and locked.

INTERIOR: Put your interior lights on a timer or smart bulb.

DOORS: Double or deadlock your doors.

EXTERIOR: Put your exterior lights on a sensor (preferably dusk to dawn).

NEIGHBOURS: Keep an eye out for neighbours.

To assist us in identifying stolen property please consider property marking high value items using Forensic Marking or UV pens.  You are also advised to register property at www.immobilise.com which is a free on-line property register used by police forces nationwide to reunite stolen goods to their owners. All you have to do is register on-line and then upload properties electrical items serial numbers.

If you have a burglar alarm ensure it is set and working.