A TEESSIDE doctor has offered a substantial reward for the return of his stolen briefcase.

Dr Muhammad Shafiq, a GP at the Park Surgery in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, was visiting an elderly patient in Grendon Walk, Park End, when his car was broken into and the briefcase containing personal documents was stolen.

Dr Shafiq is offering the reward for information leading to the safe return of the briefcase and its contents.

Cleveland Police are investigating the theft, which happened at about 4pm on Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact (01642) 303126.