A HORSE lover has been left upset after thieves stole around £7,000 worth of tack and equipment.
Burglars broke into a garage on Low Station Road, Leamside, in Houghton-le-Spring, between 8.30am and 4pm on November 8.
They stole a large quantity of horse tack and equipment estimated to value around £7,000 and the offenders also attempted to force open the front door of the house but were unsuccessful.
A spokesperson from Durham Constabulary said: “Not only has this burglary caused financial harm, it has caused emotional upset to the victims of this crime.
“We believe a vehicle has been involved in this theft. If you have any information please get in touch.”
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 386 of November 8.
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