A reader of The Northern Echo has helped police find a classic car reported stolen in yesterday's paper.

The 1973 Triumph TR6 was stolen from car dealer Simon Robinson's premises, near Darlington, on Monday afternoon.

The reader, of Hackworth Street, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, called police at 8.11am yesterday, to say he had found the car abandoned in his back alley. The vehicle had minor damage to its locks.

, but has been recovered and returned to Mr Robinson.

Anybody who has any information about the theft should contact Darlington police on (01325) 467681.