SAWS, drills and hand tools are among various items reported stolen from a construction site believed to have been raided in the early hours.

A number of tools were taken from Wharton Construction's site at The Rings in Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton.

Of the items reported stolen, the site's owners believe they are missing a Clipper saw, nine-inch angle grinder, circular saw, Makita chop saw, mixer and stihl saw.

Other tools and goods stolen include a transformer, 110v drill, six 110v leads and various hand tools.

The incident is believed to have happened between 12.30am and 8am on Friday, February 1.

Police officers are now investigating the alleged burglary and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone offered any of the tools for sale to contact them.

To pass on information, call Cleveland Police's PC Robert Gilpin via non-emergency number 101, quoting 019819.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.