THIS guitar was among a haul of goods taken during three separate house burglaries in Thirsk last Friday.

The black BC Rich, Mick Thomson Signature Special guitar was taken from a property in the town and is believed to be one of only a handful in the country.

DC Ian Sanderson of North Yorkshire Police said: "It is a very rare piece of equipment and came from a dealer in London. I would ask anyone who may be offered it to contact the police immediately.

"These burglaries are an ongoing problem in the Thirsk area and we are looking for a lead to find the people responsible."

Anyone with information about the guitar should contact Northallerton CID on (01609) 789789.