POLICE have renewed an appeal for motorists in Darlington to keep belongings out of sight in their cars.

It comes after a number of thefts from vehicles in the past two days including: a stereo from a Micra in Barron Street; a handbag from a car in North Road; a mobile phone from a Vauxhall Astra in Nightingale Avenue; a holdall from a Peugeot in Lanethorpe Crescent and a television and video from a Chevrolet in Oakdene Avenue.

Inspector Dennis Dixon, from Darlington police, said: "People leaving property on view causes a great deal of problems for us. We'd urge people not to do it."

Anyone with information on these or other crimes is asked to call police on (01325) 467681.