CHILDREN'S equipment has been stolen after thieves broke into a parked car.

Between January 2 and 3 a Ford Focus parked on Acacia Street, in Darlington, was broken into, the front and rear passenger windows were broken.

The thieves took a pink Maxi Cosi car seat for nine-month to four-year-olds, worth £175. They also stole a red Phil and Ted Sport pushchair from the boot.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Gary McLean on 0345-60-60-365.