An appeal has been made after thieves stole a car and then crashed it into another vehicle containing an adult and a child.

The incident happened shortly after 7.30am on Saturday, August 13 at the junction of Sutton Road and Hambleton Place in Thirsk and involved a black 2011 Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa.

The thieves made off from the Renault after the crash into Hambleton Place and the vehicle was later reported stolen.

An adult and child were inside the Corsa and were treated for minor injuries at the scene by paramedics.

For a short time the stretch of road was closed to allow investigations to be carried out and the vehicles to be recovered.

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Officers are appealing for witnesses to the crash, or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicles before it, in particular the Renault Clio, to get in touch as soon as possible to help the investigation.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police added: “In particular, we are appealing to residents of Hambleton Place, Hambleton Avenue and the surrounding streets to check their CCTV and doorbell cameras for any footage of potential offenders making off from the scene.

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“If you think you have any information you think could assist the investigation, please dial 101, select option 2, and ask for TC Jack Dodsworth, or email Jack.Dodsworth@northyorkshire.police.uk.

“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220143613 when passing on any information.”

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