POLICE have turned to the public for help after burglars targeted a village home in the Ryedale area.

The thieves broke into a house in Barton-le-Willows, near Malton, in a daylight raid last Monday, sometime between 8am and 4pm.

They stole jewellery including an oval faced wristwatch with a gold strap, a Raine and Wheel wristwatch with a black leather strap, a collection of costume jewellery, a gold necklace with a three stone drop, a silver necklace with an S shaped pendant decorated with black and white stones, an antique silver bracelet and a leather jewellery box.

The thieves also stole a turquoise pillow case, possibly to carry their loot in..

Detective Constable Adam Normanton said: "I am appealing to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area to come forward as a I need to speak to them.

"I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who knows where the pillow case is now.“ Anyone who can help should contact police on 0845 6060 247 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111