A PINK suede saddle, an engraved bit and a pony sized leather bridle were stolen when a Renault Grand Scenic was broken into in Thornaby at the weekend.

A range of distinctive horse equipment was stolen during the early hours of Sunday, May 1, including a baby pink head collar and a black full-sized bridle with red diamante brow band.

The Scenic was broken into on Alderney Grove in Thornaby and police are now asking the public to come forward with information.

Anyone who may have seen the items advertised for sale, or has information regarding the theft, is asked to contact PC Rachel Morgan on the non-emergency 101 number, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.