POLICE are appealing for information about a burglary in which mountain bikes were stolen from the outbuildings of a house.

The theft happened from a property on Wheatlands, Great Ayton between 11pm on Wednesday, February 12 and 6am on Thursday, February 13.

The thieves stole two mountain bikes, a silver Rock Hopper and a silver Giant Rincon, which have a joint value of about £1,000.

PC Blair Taylor, from Stokesley Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “If you saw any suspicious activity in the Wheatlands area of Great Ayton around the time of the burglary I ask you to contact the police straight away.

“I am also keen to speak to anyone who has been offered the bikes and ask them to get in touch.”

Witnesses should contact Blair Taylor, of Stokesley police, on 101. Alternatively, information can be emailed to; blair.taylor@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111, quoting reference number 12140023988.