CLEVELAND Police are investigating a house burglary which took place during broad daylight on a busy market day in North Ormesby, Middlebrough.

The Vicarage on James Street, which is just metres from the market place, was broken into around midday on Saturday while people, including children, were inside the house. A small amount of cash was stolen from the address.

Anyone with information – including nearby householders with private CCTV which may have captured suspicious activity – is asked to contact PC Andy Hampson via the 101 number.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via its website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning them on 0800 555 111.