SCOTTISH currency was stolen during a house burglary.

The incident occurred in the Sunnydale area of Shildon, County Durham, during the early hours of Wednesday, June 21.

On the Shildon Police Facebook page, officers said: “Did you see anything or anyone suspicious? Some Scottish currency was taken. Have you been offered any or have you seen anyone with some and it just doesn’t feel right?”

Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Shaun Goad of Bishop Auckland CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.