ALLOTMENT THEFT: Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars broke into several allotment sheds in Shildon. The break-ins took place overnight between Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 4 at Waverley Terrace. Untidy searches of the sheds were carried out and a rectangular light of a small value was taken. Anyone who has information on the crimes should contact Shildon police on 101.

VEHICLE DAMAGE: Vandals damaged the nearside front panel of a silver Toyota parked on Sunnyside Avenue, Shildon, overnight between Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2. Anyone who has information on the crimes should contact Shildon police on 101.