A number of items were stolen from a vehicle parked in a car park at the rear of licensed premises in Wheelgate, Malton, between 5.50pm and 6.45pm on Friday.

Thieves took a red ASUS laptop computer in a brown Samsung bag, along with stationery, a dark red leather handbag, clothing and a black, red and yellow battery pack. The car was also damaged in the indicent.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to phone police on 101, select option two, and ask for Louise Neville-Beck.