SPROATLEY Crime Alert - Theft of a Vehicle

SPROATLEY Crime Alert - Theft of a Vehicle

Dear Resident,

Humberside Police are investigating a report of a Theft of a vehicle from Main Road, Sproatley.

The incident occurred between 5:30pm Friday 20 February and 9am Tuesday 24 February 2026. The offender(s) approached a 16plate white PEUGEOT Boxer van and remove it from the location.

If you have any CCTV footage (including video doorbell), saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time or have any information about the offenders please contact the police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting occurrence ref: 26*25841.

Alternatively you could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

You can also provide information anonymously on the Crimestoppers website.

To reduce the risk of your vehicle being stolen, please read through the below advice -

Keep your vehicle locked at all times

Make sure your vehicle alarm is set if it has one.

Consider using a steering wheel lock, we recommend Secured by Design accredited products.

Don't leave your keys or fobs where they can be easily found.

If your vehicle has keyless entry, use a faraday pouch to prevent a relay theft.

Park your vehicle in a garage if you can, or in a secure location.

If you have CCTV, park your vehicle where it will be covered.

Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

Thank you

Humberside Police

Attachments

Police Crime Prevention Handbook.pdf

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Darren Bainton
(Humberside Police, PCSO, Mid Holderness)