POLICE are appealing for help in finding a stolen brooch worth thousands of pounds.

The regimental brooch of 14/20 Kings Hussars was stolen from a house in Burneston, near Bedale.

The brooch, which is 9ct gold and set with a diamond, two sapphires and, a ruby and features an enamelled crown.

Burglars also stole items of jewellery including an art deco antique white gold pendant set.

Anyone with information is asked to phone police on 101 or email quita.passmore@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk