DARLINGTON Police has issued advice to help residents protect themselves from becoming a victim of theft.

Inspector Chris Knox, from the Darlington Neighbourhood Police Team, released this video after a spate of shed burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the area.   

Inspector Knox said: "We have some shed alarms and coach bolts to give away to help protect your property against would-be thieves. If you’d like some please call 101 and ask to be put through to the Darlington Neighbourhood Police Team."