THIEVES escaped with a quad bike after targeting a North Yorkshire farm in an afternoon raid.

The green Yamaha - registration number NX10 DXA - was taken from an outbuilding at the farm near York Street, Crathorne, along with a red Stihl saw.

The raid took place at around 2pm on February 12 and officers believe the thieves used a white Ford Transit van to transport the stolen items from the farm.

They are appealing to anyone who saw any suspicious vehicles in the area around the time of the incident to get in touch.

Contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for PC Catherine Skelton or Stokesley police. Alternatively information can be emailed to catherine.skelton@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.