WARNINGS have been issued to caravan owners after a spate of thefts.
Crook Police said five caravans have been stolen from the area this month.
Sergeant Billy Hugill said: "We are asking people to be extra vigilant and keep an eye out for suspicious characters.''
Thieves broke into a compound on the Tow Law Industrial Estate on Tuesday and stole a Swift Dublet Classic four-berth caravan with a green stripe, worth £8,000.
Last Saturday, an Ellisse Hurricane caravan, with a green stripe, was stolen from outside The Sportsmans pub, in Toft Hill.
A Hobby Prestige, white with a blue stripe, was taken from Oakleaf Caravan Park, Wolsingham, on June 19. At Westerton layby, Binchester Lane Ends, near Spennymoor, on June 8, a Buccaneer Elan caravan was taken; and on June 3, an Elddis caravan was taken from Bowes,.
Anyone who has information which might help police to trace any of the caravans is asked to contact (01388) 762011.
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