The following crimes have been reported to Darlington police this month. Anyone with information is asked to call 0845-60-60-365, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.

* Pembroke Court, off Parkgate: A property was burgled between 10am and 2.30pm on Wednesday, September 19. Access was gained through an open window.

* The Front, Middleton One Row: A house was burgled during the day on Monday, September 17. Entry was gained by taking a spade from a shed and forcing open patio doors.

* Carmel Road North: In the early afternoon of Monday, September 17, a detached garage was forced open and a child's bike stolen. The bike is pink and purple, with "Sprite" on the frame.

* Bates Avenue, Cockerton: A house was burgled overnight on Sunday, September 16. Patio doors were forced to gain entry.

* Forster Street, near Northgate: A house was burgled on the morning of Sunday, September 16. Glass in the back door was smashed to gain entry.

* Arkle Crescent, Skerne Park: Overnight on Saturday, September 15, two sheds were broken into. Fishing and golfing equipment were taken from the first, and power tools from the second.

* Melsonby Crescent, Eastbourne: At about 1am on Sunday, September 16, lead was stolen from a porch roof.