RARE and expensive toy racing car parts were stolen in a burglary in York.

North Yorkshire Police said the break-in happened in Boltby Road between midnight and 6am on Thursday, January 24, when burglars broke into a house, stole the occupant’s wallet and keys to their vehicle, then fled.

Various parts for toy racing cars were inside the stolen vehicle, and police said they were "identifiable and rare".

A spokesman urged anyone with information, or who has been offered similar items for sale, to contact them on 101, email oliver.lewis592@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 quoting reference 12190014066.