POLICE have urged motorists not to leave their cars running and unattended to de-ice after two vehicles were stolen on Thursday morning.

A white Ford Ranger was stolen at 7am from Darlington Back Lane, in Stockton, but was later recovered in Weardale Place, Stockton.

A silver Toyota Yaris was taken at 8am from an address in Kedlestone Park in Marton, Middlesbrough.

The vehicle is still missing.

Police are ivestigating both thefts.

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said: "Please don't leave your car running and unattended! It takes just seconds to steal a car."