A QUANTITY of copper wire has been stolen from an electricity sub-station.

Darlington Police are appealing for witnesses following the break-in at Haughton sub-station, in Darlington, between the end of March and April 14.

Thieves removed copper earthing wire from a high voltage conductor from within the sub-station, in Welbeck Avenue. Anyone with any information is asked to call PC Fiona Cunningham on 0345-60-60365 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.