POLICE are appealing for information after transport equipment was stolen from a premises in Newton Aycliffe.

The incident occurred sometime between 4pm on Thursday, May 26 and 7am on Friday, May 27 at Eldiss Transport site on Jowett Way.

Among the items stolen was a telescopic forklift, a mini digger and a large amount of diesel.

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Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact PC Alderson or Craggs on 101 quoting crime refence CRI00403560.

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