POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in which a handbag was stolen.

The break-in happened on Duncan Street in Harrogate at about 6.30am on Friday, November 4, when the thief damaged a patio door and got into the kitchen. A black Michael Kors handbag belonging to the occupant was stolen.

North Yorkshire Police are now conducting enquiries and asking for the public’s help in establishing the circumstances surround the incident.

They would particularly like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who witnesses any person or vehicle acting suspiciously.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Kerrie Roworth, or email; kerrie.roworth@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number NYP-04112016-0044.