A quantity of potentially dangerous drugs has been stolen in a raid on a North Yorkshire chemist's shop.

Morphine sulphate tablets, diamorphine injections and temazepam tablets were among the drugs taken in a burglary at Goodall's Chemists, in Howe End, Kirkbymoorside.

Police said a youth was spotted loitering outside the shop at about 11.30pm on Saturday when the break-in happened. He was described as being aged about 16, of slim build and 5ft 4in tall, wearing a woolly hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact their local police station or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Updated: 10:53 Monday, January 15, 2001