THIEVES stole jewellery worth thousands of pounds from a house in North Yorkshire.

Thieves broke into the property in Chapel Street, Hillam, through a ground floor window between 6.30pm and 8.15pm on Tuesday.

Items stolen included a ladies Rado watch with a black face and diamonds, valued at £2,000, a ladies 9ct gold bracelet with flat links in a crystal trinket holder, a ladies Swarovski silver chain with a large crystal fob, and a necklace with five crystals and a heavy silver coloured chain.

North Yorkshire Police have carried out forensic examinations at the scene, and are analysing CCTV in the area, and have urged anyone who saw any suspicious people or vehicles in the area to contact them.

Anyone with information should phone 101, email kendra.wedgwood@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.