A THREE ton double roller has been stolen from a building site near Darlington.

The Teward Bros Ltd machinery was taken from a construction site in Middleton St George.

The theft was reported to have taken place some time between Friday, February 18 and Monday, February 21 from the site in Darlington Road. 

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The machinery is described as a three ton black and yellow double roller which reads ‘Teward Bros Ltd’.

Durham Police is investigating the incident. 

Anyone who has seen the roller or witnessed the incident is asked to contact PC Hannah Dobson, from the Darlington response team on 101, using the extension 209366.

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