POLICE are urging residents of the Malton and Norton area to "be vigilant" after a series of burglaries over the weekend.

Some of them are believed to have been committed in broad daylight.

Two properties in Burdale Close, Norton were targeted.

The thieves smashed conservatory windows and doors to gain entry to the properties.

Police said that items of jewellery were stolen, along with "other high value items".

It is believed that these burglaries happened sometime during the daytime, between 9.45am on Friday, October 21 and 6.30pm on Sunday, October 23.

A third home in Chestnut Grove, Malton, was also targeted between 9am on Thursday, October 20 and 1pm on Saturday, October 22.

Officers are now urging residents in the Malton and Norton areas to be vigilant and report any suspicious circumstances to the police.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.

Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to PC Nick Coning or email nick.coning@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.