A BURGLAR fled a Darlington house when the home owners were alerted by noise.

Two people were in the house when the man walked in through an unlocked patio door, in Abbey Road.

Cash and bank cards, which had been stolen from the house, were later found in the town's South Park.

The burglary happened at about 10.50pm on Saturday.

Anybody who has any information is urged to contact Darlington police on (01325) 467681 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.