Police in Beverley are appealing for residents to be vigilant following an attempted burglary.

Someone climbed on the flat roof of a property in Woodhall Way and opened an insecure window between 10pm last Monday and 5.30am the next day.

A window sill was cleared of items which police believe was in preparation for a burglary.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area is asked to phone Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222.