THIEVES stole thousands of pounds worth of cable at the weekend.

A burglary at the Tata Steel plant on Whessoe Road in Darlington saw thieves make off with more than 50 metres of armoured cabling, worth around £5,000.

Police believe the burglary took place at some point between Sunday, March 31 and the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, April 2).

Anyone with information about the incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area should contact PC 2411 Morris of Darlington Police on non-emergency number 101 quoting reference DHM-02042013-0084 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.