The 23-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at hospital and the police notified.
The circumstances of the man's death are not clear and officers are currently undertaking enquiries to establish events leading to his death.
There were no signs of violence and a post mortem examination is due to take place tomorrow (Tuesday 19 March) which is hoped may provide further information.
Further tests will now be carried out, the results of which will not be known for some weeks.
Mr Elliott's family has been fully updated by Humberside Police.
Drawers and cupboards were opened and searched throughout the address but nothing appears to have been stolen in the burglary that took place some time between midday on Friday 15 March and shortly before 1800hrs on Saturday 16 March.
Anyone who saw anything or any person in the area at the time acting suspiciously, is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 506 of 16 March 2013 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The incident happened between 1150hrs and 1345hrs on Monday 18 March.
The offender went through the house and carried out an untidy search but was disturbed by the occupants arriving home.
The man ran down the stairs, barged past the woman and ran out of the house onto the front driveway where he brandished a crowbar at the woman’s partner before making good his escape, getting into an old shaped Vauxhall Astra estate car that was parked outside in the street and driving away.
The burglar, described as a white man, aged mid 20s, approximately 6ft tall, clean shaven and with a broad build, is thought to have made off empty-handed.
Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 321 of 18 March 2013 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The 52-year-old man drove from New Pasture Lane Estate on to
The driver of the truck is said to have got out of his vehicle and approached the car before starting to shout and swear at the driver, using abusive and threatening language and behaviour.
Following the altercation the man got back into the truck and the two drivers drove off.
The truck driver is described as a white man, aged in his early 30s, he was 6ft tall, stocky build and was wearing a red woolly hat, a white fleece top, jeans and work boots.
The truck he was driving was a flat back truck with a white cab and the letter JRC written on it.
Police would like to speak to the truck driver and anyone who witnessed the dispute on
Anyone with information is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log number 175 of 19 March 2013 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The incident happened at a house on
The suspect is believed to have been delivering items through letter boxes in the area when he committed the theft.
The occupier met the man going out of her garden gate but only later realised what had happened.
The suspect is described as a white man, aged in his mid 20s, 5ft 6in to 7ins tall, medium build with short, fair to ginger coloured hair and was wearing casual, dark clothing and carrying a large rucksack on his back and another on his front.
Police are reminding people to ensure the doors and windows to their homes are kept secure at all times so as not to enable opportunist thieves such as this one to enter their homes and steal goods.
Anyone with information about the theft or the suspect is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log number 478 of 21 March 2013 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The red Honda VFR750F moto cross off road bike had been advertised for sale on Ebay by its owner and the potential buyer made contact and arranged to visit the owner in Ganstead lane, Ganstead, Bilton with a view to buy the machine.
The man attended at the address and went with the owner into the garage to have a look at the bike.
The suspect said he wanted to check the gear box on the bike so climbed on and then drove off from the address.
No sale had been agreed and the man did not leave any details or any money in payment.
The thief is described as a white man, aged mid 20s, thin build, with very long hair and about 5ft 7ins tall.
The incident happened between approximately 1755hrs and 1805hrs on Tuesday 19 March.
Anyone with information about the crime or where the stolen bike is now is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to crime number 1963702 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The incident is said to have happened on Sunday 24 March between 1330hrs and 1345hrs as the pair headed towards
They state they were approached by a man described as white, stocky build, 5ft 9ins tall, aged late 30s, with a shaved head and stubble and wearing a black jacket with a black hooded top underneath and black jogging bottoms and trainers.
The man was in a white Ford van and approached from the area of
Both boys ran off and the man left the area in his van towards
Anyone who was in the area at the time and perhaps saw the van or the exchange between the boys and the men is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 494 of 24 March 2013 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The ‘Drunk? -No Sale’ and the ‘Drunk Too Much…Going Home’ campaign will both launch the same weekend, starting on Friday 29th March 2013 to around 30 licensees in the East Riding who the Police Licensing Department want to engage with.
Each chosen licensed premise will receive the supporting campaign merchandise nearer the launch date, and officers from the Police Licensing Team will meet with the premises management to discuss issues around responsible trading.
The campaign has been brought in to target concerns about the level of alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour in the East Riding near pubs and bars.
The campaign, led by the police and supported by Think B4U Drink, aims to raise awareness of the law around the sale of alcohol to people who have consumed too much and encourage responsible drinking.
Inspector David Braysmith, who has responsibility for managing the Police Licensing Department, said: “East Riding is one of the safest places in the country but we have to be conscious that serving alcohol to people who are already drunk – is a national problem that all areas face and that we need to tackle.
“It seems to have become more socially acceptable to be drunk in public. Drinking too much alcohol can impair a person’s judgment and put them more at risk of becoming a victim of crime, committing a crime or becoming involved with anti-social behaviour. By encouraging licensees to make responsible decisions around the sale of alcohol we hope to reduce these risks.
He added: “The majority of people drink in an entirely responsible way but unfortunately there are some who still drink alcohol to excess and it’s about encouraging licensees to adopt a common sense and lawful approach to alcohol sales.
“While we have seen reductions in both anti-social behaviour and violent crime in recent years the police remain committed to reducing that further, especially ahead of the first major bank holiday of the year and better weather, a time when there is an increase in people drinking in pubs and clubs.
“Drunken and anti-social behaviour puts significant demands on police resources, and a burden on health services, as well as having a negative impact on the local community.
“This campaign is designed to remind the licensing trade that it is an offence to sell alcohol to a person who is drunk, but also to educate the public that they can not lawfully be sold alcohol when drunk.
“The penalty for serving alcohol to someone who is already drunk can be a £80 on the spot fine – which is issued to the member of bar staff making the sale. If the matter was more serious for example, a persistent history of sales to drunks a prosecution and court appearance could follow where up to a £1000 fine could be imposed. Additionally the premises licence could be reviewed.”
• Train staff on how to pick up on the early stages of intoxication.
• Offer soft drinks and free water to people who have had too much.
• Look out for customers while collecting glasses or clearing tables and advise them on their behaviour.
• Offer to call a taxi for customers to help them get home safely
• Make sure they have adequate staffing levels and if appropriate good quality CCTV coverage of their bar or pub.
The ‘Drunk Too Much…Going Home’ campaign is designed to educate drinkers that Humberside Police have the power to issue a person with a dispersal notice, which bans them from an area for up to 48 hours for drunken behaviour.
It is thought drinkers do not widely know about the police dispersal powers and therefore, by pre-warning people through this campaign, they should be able to make a conscious decision not to get too drunk and end up with a police dispersal notice or arrested if their behaviour goes too far.
As part of the campaign, beer mats, bar runners and mirror clings will be given to the chosen licensed premises, along with mint cards which will be handed out by officers and premises staff with the same message on.
Also aligned to the campaign, is an anti-drugs message. Humberside Police are encouraging licensees to become more aware of the use of drugs within licensed premises in particular during the night time trade. We are asking premises to adopt a zero tolerance approach to drugs and are giving them advice and support on pro-active measures they can take to achieve this.
Insp Braysmith said: “Our recent operations indicate that there is widespread use of stimulant based drugs notably cocaine, MCAT and amphetamines in some licensed premises across the East Riding. It is a particular issue for those premises attracting a younger crowd and that are open until the early hours of the morning.
“The combined use of illegal drugs and alcohol can have bizarre and detrimental impacts on a person’s behaviour, creating risks for themselves and others.”
*Drunkenness is defined as a state of being intoxicated by consumption of alcohol to a degree that mental and physical facilities are noticeably impaired. Common symptoms include slurred speech, impaired balance and uncharacteristic behaviour.
POLICE are urging motorists in the East Riding to be vigilant after a number of incidents have recently been reported to police.
At 1210 on Wednesday 20 March a member of the public called police after they were travelling on the A64 slip road, heading northbound on the A1079 and came across a vehicle, which appeared to have broken down. The driver of that vehicle flagged down the member of the public and claimed to have ran out of petrol and asked for a sum of money. The driver thought this to be suspicious and left.
On the same day, another member of the public called police at 1348hrs claiming that they saw a similar incident happen on Beverley Westwood, then in Willerby, on the road to Beverley and on the route from Market Weighton to Beverley.
At 1439hrs, again on Wednesday 20 March another member of the public came across what appeared to be a broken down vehicle on the A63, North Ferriby. The driver told the woman his vehicle had broken down and he needed money to pay for petrol. He offered to give a business card and a ring in return for the money. The woman drove away and called police.
Police have reason to believe that this incidents are connected and would ask people to be vigilant and not to give people, in these circumstances any money or any valuables.
Anyone who has a vehicle which is broken down at the side of the road should call for road side assistance, by means of a recovery company or call a friend or family for assistance.
All the people who were approached did the correct thing by calling police and not offering these people any form of payment. Nothing was stolen and police would urge anyone who is approached in the same way to report the incident to police by calling 101.
On Friday 08 March between 1800hrs and 1830hrs a white van and a grey car were seen loading a JCB 360 excavator onto a trailer that was being towed by the van.
This was at a road works site on the A164 between Willerby and Beverley.
A hydraulic jack hammer which attaches to the JCB was also removed.
The theft was discovered on Monday 11 March and inquiries revealed the equipment being moved at the times mentioned on Friday 08 March.
Witnesses are required to the theft. Traffic on the A164 will have been heavy at the time and motorists may well have seen the plant equipment being removed but not been aware that they were being stolen.
Anyone with any information about the missing plant machinery is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 481 0f 11 March 2013 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Two bicycles and a pair of sunglasses have been stolen from an address on Swift Close in Hornsea.
Between 0001hrs and 0600hrs on Friday 29 March unknown person(s) have gained entry to a garage and are believed to have used tools to enable them to steal a Giant TCR Road bike (Pedal cycle) white in colour and a Marin Bobcat mountain bike grey in colour.
The same people have then gained entry to an insecure vehicle, which was also parked at the same address, and stole a pair of Oakley sunglasses from within.
Anyone who may have information in connection with the incident is asked to call Humberside Police tel 101 quoting crime reference 1965421.
A 65-year-old cyclist from Selby, who was taking part in an organised time trial cycle race at the time, sadly died as a result of the incident that happened just before 1040hrs, approximately three-quarters of a mile east of
The collision involved the cyclist and a Landrover Freelander that was towing a white Sterling Eccles touring caravan.
At the time of the collision it is believed the Landrover and caravan was stationary in lane one of the A63 and the cyclist rode into the rear of the caravan.
The cyclist was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed for some time to allow emergency services to manage the scene and examine it thoroughly. It re-opened again shortly before 1600hrs.
Officer would still like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the cyclist or caravan immediately prior to the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 218 of 29 March 2013.
The offences have occurred in Morrison's Supermarkets in Anlaby and Brough, Bon Marche in Beverley, Post Office in Hessle and a charity shop and Co-operative Store in Cottingham.
Two shoppers were targeted at a similar time whist shopping in Bon Marche, in Beverley:
Crime Number: CS/1962779/2013
At 1120hrs on Thursday 14 March 2013, as a 48-year-old woman was browsing inside the clothes shop her handbag was allegedly unzipped taking her purse from the bag, containing the victims purse, bank cards, driving license, medical card, and money.
Crime Number: CS/1962797/2013
At the same time on the same day a 65-year-old woman was also inside the clothing shop and had her handbag allegedly unzipped, selecting her purse. The victim realised her purse had gone, whilst at the checkout to pay for her items.
The following week Cottingham and Hessle were hit but purse thieves.
Crime Number: CM/1964673/2013
As a 67-year-old woman was waiting in a queue at the Hessle Post Office, Prestongate, Hessle at 1120hrs on Monday 25 March, the victims purse was taken from within her holdall. Two women were seen acting suspiciously behind the victim, despite appearing to be in the queue for the counter, they made off swiftly before reaching the first in the queue.
Crime Number: CM/1964713/2013
As an 89-year-old woman shopped inside the Dove House Hospice Charity Shop, King Street Cottingham across lunchtime the same day, two women allegedly distracted the woman inside the shop taking the victims purse and bus pass.
Crime Number: CM/1965248/2013
As a 59-year-old woman was shopping inside the Co-Operative store, Crescent Street, Cottingham at 1330hrs on Thursday 28 March, after purchasing something at the till point and returning her purse back into her handbag and forgetting to zip the bag back up her purse was taken.
On reporting the crime and cancelling her cards with her bank, it transpired two of her bank cards had been used in failed transactions to obtain cash from ATM’s in the local area.
The same week across lunchtime on Wednesday 27th March two victims were struck at the Morrison's Supermarket in Anlaby;
Crime Number: CM/1965051/2013
Between 1230hrs – 1330hrs, as a 68-year-old woman entered the store, she momentarily left her trolley unattended with her handbag inside. During this time her handbag was taken, containing a diary, purse, drivers licence, notes and coins.
Crime Number: CM/1965048/2013
At 1330hrs on the same day a 79-year-old woman left her trolley and handbag unattended for seconds in Morrison's supermarket, whilst in the fruit and vegetable aisle.
During this time, her handbag was taken containing her house keys, bank cards medical card, mobile phone, and her purse.
Since the beginning of the year two victims have also reported purse thefts in Morrison's at Brough.
Crime Number: CM/1966432/2013
At 1400hrs on Thursday 04 April 2013, a 68-year-olds handbag was stolen from within her trolley as she shopped in Morrison's Supermarket, Brough.
The victims handbag, contained her purse, bank cards, keys, notes and coins, a retail voucher, mobile phone, gloves and an umbrella.
The victims bank card was successfully used a cash point in Willerby shortly afterwards.
Crime Number: CM/1953989/2013
As an 80-year-old woman shopped in her local Morrison’s supermarket her handbag was taken from within her trolley whilst she momentarily left her shopping trolley unattended.
The handbag contained the victim’s purse, cash, coins, bank cards, and mobile phone.
PC Kelly Edgar from Cottingham Police Station said: “CCTV stills have been released of two women believed to be of Eastern European origin who we would like the public to help identify and ultimately help us with our investigations.
“It appears each offence follows a similar pattern, the majority of all the victim’s have left their purse visibly on show or momentarily left their bag unattended. On each occasion the victim did not see or feel a person enter their bag and take their purses.
“Whoever is committing these offences are clearly very good at stealing a purse within a few moments, not arousing suspicion.
“Following this spate of purse dipping thefts, I have spoken to many of the local retails and they are all very supportive of informing their customers of the potential issue and being more vigilant of the people who shop in their store.
“Morrison’s Supermarket in particular have been very supportive and have agreed to regularly announce over the tannoy system of the potential risk of leaving your handbags or valuables unattended or on display whilst shopping.”
Anyone who recognises the people shown in the CCTV stills or believe they may have information which could help detectives investigating the crimes are asked to contact Humberside Police on 101, quoting any of the above crime numbers.
SHOPPERS SHOULD ADOPT THE FOLLOWING CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE HOW TO PREVENT BECOMING A VICTIM OF PURSE DIPPING;-
• Think about putting your purse in a front pocket rather than in an open bag. Men should also keep their wallet in a front pocket rather than in their back pocket.
• Use a handbag that can be closed properly so that it is more difficult for someone to reach in.
• Keep your handbag in front of you so you can see it at all times. If you use a handbag with a strap, wear it across your body and not just over you.
• If you keep your purse in a shopping bag, put your purse at the bottom and not at the top and use a shopping bag that can be closed.
• Avoid carrying around large amounts of cash.
Keep your cash card separate from your cheque book and pin number.
• Be aware of the people immediately around you.
• Report incidents straight away.
ARE you missing a collection of matchboxes and/or a collection of stamps? If so, police want you to get in touch.
In January 2013 police recovered a number of items of stolen property from an address in the Springbank area of Hull.
A collection of matchboxes and a collection of stamps were located at the address and at this time the owner(s) of this property has not been found.
Police would like anyone who may be the owner of these items to call 101 quoting reference 1955004.
Police have released CCTV images of two men who police are trying to identify in connection with two separate shop theft offences which have taken place in the East Riding.
The first set of images are of a man who police are trying to locate following the theft of meat from a shop in Bridlington.
On Monday 08 April a man entered the Co-Operative supermarket, York Road, Bridlington and stole a joint of meat.
If you can help police identify the man in the image please call Humberside Police tel 101 quoting crime reference 1967146.
In a separate incident, police have released CCTV images of a man following a theft from Lakeland, Butcher Row in Beverley.
Between 1527hrs and 1606hrs on Sunday 24 March a man enters the store and selects a number of items before placing them back on the shelf and leaving.
A short time later the same man returns, picks up two cake decorating kits from the shelf and walks out without offering any form of payment.
If you can help police identify this man then please call 101 quoting crime reference 1966008.
The incident happened at 0950hrs on Wednesday 03 April on
The victim, a 49-year-old
It is alleged that the driver of a blue Vauxhall Vivaro van shouted at the cyclist who responded by shrugging his shoulders in an exaggerated fashion. At this point the van driver is said to have got out of his vehicle and ran at the cyclist, shouting and swearing and then used both hands to push the cyclist backwards onto the grass verge.
The cyclist sustained no injuries.
It is believed other motorists may have witnessed the altercation and they are asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 302 of 03 April 2013 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Do you know who caused the damage to this children’s play area at a school in North Ferriby?
Between 0001hrs on Saturday 23 March and 0001hrs on Thursday 07 April unknown person(s) have approached an outside reading coroner, situated in the grounds of the North Ferriby C of E Primary School and caused damage to a number of wooden toadstools and a clock.
PC EGLEN local neighbourhood officer said: "A great deal of effort has been out into creating a brilliant area for the schoolchildren to enjoy their stories, and it is sad to discover that others have shown disrespect to the school by their careless actions.
"The children must have been heartbroken to see their reading corner in a mess. We support the local schools and will continue to monitor the area at North Ferriby School on our patrols. Anyone who has information about the incident is encouraged to call the police on 101."
Anyone with information is asked to call Police tel 101 quoting crime reference 1968373.
Officers believe burglars may be keeping note of properties where caravans are usually stored and target the address when they see the caravan has moved.
One such incident took place in
Entry was forced to the house some time after the occupant had left the address with their caravan.
However a member of the family was still at home and disturbed the male burglar when he entered an upstairs room and he made off, taking with him a set of house keys with a four leaf clover key ring attached.
Unfortunately it was dark and the occupant was unable to provide a description of the suspect other than he was a man. Log 147 of 14 April refers.
A second burglary was reported to have occurred on Northdene,
This burglary took place between 1315hrs on Friday 12 April and 0930hrs on Monday 15 April.
Entry was forced to the rear of the address, a search conducted and jewellery and cash stolen. Among the haul was a heavy gold charm bracelet with many charms including one with a folded £1 note inside, 30 x £2 coins, a gold engagement ring with three diamonds, a five diamond eternity ring, a boat shaped nine diamond ring, a gold ring with five garnets, gold cufflinks and lots of gold earrings. Log 139 of 15 April refers.
Police want people to be aware of these offences and the possible link to the absence of a caravan at properties where they are usually visible and urge people to let neighbours know they are going away and ask them to keep an eye on their address.
Anyone with information about these burglaries is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number referring to the relevant log number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The first burglary took place on Monday 15 April at a house in The Orchard, Leven.
The thief reached through the letterbox and was able to remove the key from the inside of the lock and gained entry to the property.
It would appear an attempt was made to steal car keys from the hallway but the occupants, who were at home and asleep at the time, woke and disturbed the burglar at approximately 0500hrs.
The thief made off with house keys from the address. Log number 63 of 15/04/13 refers.
The second burglary also took place on Monday 15 April between 1400hrs and 1600hrs at a house on
Again the occupants were at home at the time and were upstairs in the address when the burglar sneaked in through an insecure door and stole a set of keys from the kitchen table. Log number 293 of 15/04/13 refers.
A semi detached house was targeted on Tuesday 16 April on
Thieves attempted to force entry through patio doors. The door frames were badly damage but no access was gained.
This incident took place between 1130hrs and 1900hrs. Log number 652 of 16/04/13 refers.
Finally, on Wednesday 17 April a burglary took place between 0730hrs and 0930hrs on
Entry was gained through an unlocked door while the occupant was at home and an engagement ring, a handbag and car keys were taken from the kitchen and an Audi Q7 registration number B9 ALY was then stolen from outside. Log number 166 of 17/04/10 refers.
Humberside Police are appealing for information in relation to all of these incidents and ask anyone who can help with inquiries to contact the non emergency number 101 quoting the relevant log number or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Officers are also reminding residents to be security conscious in their homes and ensure doors and windows are kept secure to prevent opportunist thieves. Keys and other small valuables such as purses, wallets and phones should also be stored out of sight and away from the reach of passing thieves.
