FIVE men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a tip off from York residents.

North Yorkshire Police said the force received 999 calls last night (January 2) reporting suspicious activity at Heworth Cricket Club, saying that a number of men wearing dark clothes were trying to break in before leaving the scene in a white van.


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A force spokesperson said: “Officers responded immediately, and the van was identified and picked up on CCTV cameras.

“It was stopped by police a short time later on Tang Hall Lane.

“Inside were five men, and a search of the vehicle uncovered several screwdrivers, pairs of gloves, balaclavas, a pair of pliers and a crowbar.”

At the club, police found a garage shutter had been damaged and opened, with items removed.

The spokesperson added: “All five men inside the van, from the Leeds area, were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

“One was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug.

“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing today.

“Officers are reminding sports clubs to check their security and ensure all valuable items are kept locked and secure, or ideally stored off-site.”