POLICE are hunting burglars who broke into a securely-locked outbuildings to steal power tools.
The raiders struck at a farm close to Carlton-in-Cleveland, between 11pm last Friday, January 31, and 6.30am the following day.
They took petrol powered tools including a Husqvarna chainsaw, a Stihl chainsaw and trimmer, Ekeman multi head strimmer and a Homelite leaf blower.
PC Chris Villiers said: “If you saw any unusual vehicles or people acting in a suspicious manner around the time of the burglary, I urge you to contact the police straight away.
“I also need to speak to anyone who may have been offered the stolen power tools and ask them to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Contact Stokesley police on 101, select option two and ask for Chris Villiers. Alternatively, information can be emailed to christopher.villiers@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
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