POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a two-in-one burglary in North Yorkshire over the weekend.

Sometime between 4pm and 8pm on Saturday, March 1, thieves broke into a property on the Avenue in Ruswarp, near Whitby, and took jewellery, perfume and the keys to a red Citroen C3 – which they then fled the scene in.

Whitby police are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident to get in touch with information.

Officers are also urging residents to be vigilant and ensure they have the necessary security measures in place to protect their property from thieves.

Contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for PC Tracy Rogers or Detective Constable Neale Graham or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800-555-111.