THOUSANDS of pounds of worth of equipment has been stolen from a business park in Stockton.

Two hydraulic breakers - each valued at £3,500 - were taken from Utility Civil Engineering in Haverton Hill in Stockton.

They were stolen yesterday at about 2.30pm. 

Cleveland Police is investigating the incident and is appealing for anyone who has been offered the items for sale to come forward.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is also asked to call 101, quoting 112512.