A GIRL has been left terrified at the thought of 'monsters' coming to get her after burglars ransacked every room at her home.

The girl, age four, saw the aftermath of the break-in when she returned home on New Year's Eve with her family and has been traumatised ever since.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about the burglary in Thorpe Willoughby, near Selby, on New Year’s Eve, some time between 1pm and 5pm.

A Canadian Ice diamond engagement ring with white gold band was stolen during the burglary, at a farm on the outskirts of Thorpe Willoughby near to the Hambleton Roundabout on Selby Bypass.

Offenders gained entry by snapping the lock of a kitchen window and carried out an untidy search of every room before stealing the diamond engagement ring with a white gold band and £800 of cash.

Police are appealing for information; in particular, they would like to hear from any dog walkers or employees of Network Rail who may have been in the vicinity between Saturday, December 28 and New Year’s Eve to contact police if they noticed any suspicious people or vehicles in the area the time.

They would also like to hear from anyone who has any CCTV or dash-cam footage captured in Thorpe Willoughby leading up to, and on New Year’s Eve, which may help the investigation.

Police Investigator David Pegg of North Yorkshire Police said: “The victims returned to their home on New Year’s Eve and quickly realised that their home had been burgled after finding their front door wide and kitchen window wide open.

“Every room had been rifled through and their four year-old daughter, who saw the aftermath of the burglary, has been left terrified believing that ‘monsters’ are coming back to get her.

“I appeal to anyone who has any information that could help us to catch those responsible to come forward.”

Anyone who has any information which could assist the investigation, or has seen anything suspicious in the days leading to the burglary, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Please call 101, select option 2 and ask for David Pegg. You can also email David.Pegg@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

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

Please quote reference number 12190238483 when providing information if it relates to a specific incident.

For advice on how to protect your home from burglars visit: northyorkshire.police.uk/homesecurity.