POLICE in Darlington are investigating a spate of burglaries over the weekend.

Thieves broke into several houses between Friday and Sunday, stealing property such as jewellery and cash.

In Bloomfield Road, Darlington, burglars broke into a house at about 10.50pm on Saturday, and stole jewellery.

Earlier, at 9.30pm, in the town's Brunton Street, thieves had broken into a home and searched it, although nothing was stolen.

At 3.50pm on Friday, two clocks and a purse were stolen from a house in Coniscliffe Road, Darlington.

Burglaries also occurred over the weekend at Westpark Drive, Dublin Street and Lanethorpe Road. Anyone with information should ring Darlington police on (01325) 467681.