POLICE are appealing for information after items including powerful anti-ageing creams were stolen from a cosmetic clinic.

The thefts occurred at the offices of Laser Care, in Middlesbrough General Hospital, sometime between 3pm on Saturday and 6.30am on Monday.

Gaining entry through an outside window, the thieves made off with a blue and silver Aiwa midi hi-fi, £30, a Goodman's walkman and a selection of cosmetic creams.

The creams, called Cellex x are anti-ageing and contain the active ingredient glycolic acid, which can be harmful to young or sensitive skin and is not available over the counter.

Anyone with information on the thefts should contact police on (01642) 303126