POLICE are appealing for help to trace unusual items stolen from a private garage in Sedgefield.

The garage in Milburn Court was raided between 9.30pm on Tuesday and 7.30am on Wednesday.

Among the items taken were a sail for a wind-powered three-wheel beach buggy. The flexi-foil kite is 3.3 sq m, red at either end with yellow bands inside and a blue and green centre.

A Newton Aycliffe police spokesman said: "It can't really be used for anything else and anybody who has taken it probably won't know what it is for."

Also taken were two Shakespeare fishing rods, a Shimano fishing holdall, a rod bag, reels and other equipment.

A Rockhopper mountain bike with a red frame and front suspension, worth £600, was also amongst the haul.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on (01325) 314401.