FOI 0006-2025/26- Defibrillator thefts

Request:

Q1. To refine my request within the appropriate cost limits, I would be grateful if you could provide the number of crimes recorded within the specified timeframe that include the keyword “defibrillator” in the MO summary field. Additionally, if possible, could you indicate whether any arrests, charges, or convictions are associated with these cases?

Response:

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police.

I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police. 

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the following information to you.

Q1. A search has been carried out on all burglary and theft crimes for the timeframe requested where the term ‘defibrillator’ is recorded in the occurrence summary or MO remarks, which provided a zero result.

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.