POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a break-in in Kirkbymoorside.

In an appeal through the community messaging system, police said that the break-in happened just after 11pm yesterday, Wednesday May 9.

"An empty premises on Dale End, Kirkbymoorside was entered," they said.

"A bald male was seen approaching the property with a crow bar and made off in a small vehicle."

If you have any information that can assist with the police's enquiries contact them on 101 quoting 12180080995.