Police are appealing after lead and copper wiring was stolen from a home in Darlington.

The incident happened at 10am in the front garden of a house on Cleveland Avenue on Saturday, October 5.

The suspects are thought to have put the wire in a van before leaving the scene.

A Darlington Police spokesperson said: "The items were taken from the front garden of a house in Cleveland Avenue at 10am on Saturday, October 5.

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"The suspects are believed to have loaded the lead and copper wiring into a van before driving off from the scene.

"If you can help, please contact PC Glasper by email at Jack.Glasper2@durham.police.uk quoting crime reference number CRI00573742.

"Information can also be submitted to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."