POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they want to interview in connection with burglaries in Middlesbrough.

Two houses were broken into in Charlbury Road and Cotswold Avenue, Pallister Park overnight on Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2 and electrical items, a small amount of cash and bikes were stolen.

Detective Sergeant Patricia Fenby, of Middlesbrough police, said: "We need to speak to the two men in the CCTV stills as they may have vital information to help us catch those responsible for these incidents.

"Burglary is a distressing and violating crime for its victims, and we will make every effort to bring those responsible to justice."

Anyone with information on the burglaries is asked to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.