A TV and a laptop were taken from a house while the owners were away, police said.
The house in Lunedale Road, Darlington, was burgled between 11.30am on January 8 and 1pm on January 10 after the kitchen window was broken.
A vehicle which may be connected to the incident was seen outside the house at 11.30am on January 10.
It was a small, red Peugeot with very distinct gold wheel trims and a Union Jack sticker on the rear near the lights.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Calvin Young on 0345-60-60-365.
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