THIEVES have stolen a quad bike theft from a farm at Otterburn.

Police say five suspects entered the farm yard at 1.20am last Tuesday, August 25, and a short time later, removed a red and black Honda quad bike and a chain saw.

A police spokesman said: "We are conducting inquiries and are requesting the public's assistance. In particular, we are appealing for information about any vehicles seen parked in Otterburn around the time of the incident or any information about the Honda 420 quad bike."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Andrew Middlemiss at Skipton Police Station on 101 or email andrew.middlemiss@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150149599.