Police Appeal Following Vehicle Attacks, South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Tuesday, 7 June 2016 09:59

Wakefield Police are appealing for information following a series of night time attacks on cars in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

The South East Neighbourhood Policing Teams has increased patrols and is now investigating following total of 19 offences in the area which took place overnight between Sunday June 5 and Monday June 6.

In all of the offences vehicles were tampered with by suspects who smashed side windows. Some of the attacked cars also suffered damage from rolling into street furniture after their handbrakes were let off.

The offences took place between 10.30pm on June 5 and 8am on June 6 on streets including:

High Street, South Elmsall

Oak Street, South Elmsall

Chestnut Walk, South Elmsall

Northcroft Ave, South Elmsall

Wesley Street, South Elmsall

Kirkby Close, South Elmsall

Regent Srteet, South Elmsall

Acacia Avenue, South Elmsall

Westfield Lane, South Elmsall

Ings Walk, South Kirkby

Kings Croft, South Kirkby

Barnsley Road, South Kirkby

Sergeant Sarah Degnan of the South East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "We are investigating these offences and are appealing for witnesses and information.

"We have increased patrols in the area and will be investigating possible links between them to maximise our chances of finding those responsible.

"These offences are very unusual for this area and officers fully appreciate the distress these attacks have caused in South Kirkby and South Elmsall. We will be conducting a number of enquiries including checking sources of potential CCTV.

"If you saw anything suspicious overnight between Sunday and Monday or if anyone has any information that could help us identify the persons responsible please contact us on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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