THIEVES broke into a newly built property near The Bailey in Skipton this week and stole five oak doors.

Police say the burglary at the unoccupied property happened sometime between 2.30pm on Monday (January 8) and 7.10am on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for Craven Police said: "The offenders forced entry to the property via a downstairs window and stole five oak doors from within. The site appears to have been accessed from the perimeter fence near The Bailey."

Officers are appealing for any information or witnesses to contact North Yorkshire Police on the non-emergency 101 and quote incident number 12240004741.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.