Police are appealing for witnesses after tools and an electric bike were stolen in two burglaries at properties near North Cowton.
Two outbuildings at separate properties on the outskirts of the village were targeted between 11am on Wednesday, October 28 and 11am on Thursday, October 29.
North Yorkshire Police said numerous tools and an electric bike were stolen during the incidents.
Officers are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area during the 24-hour period to come forward.
They are also asking residents with CCTV or doorbell cameras to check their footage for anything which might help identify those responsible.
Police are particularly interested in recordings showing suspicious activity near the properties or on surrounding roads before or after the burglaries.
Following the incidents, officers have issued crime prevention advice, encouraging residents to secure outbuildings, install security lighting and cameras where possible, and ensure valuable items are kept out of sight.
Residents are also being urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Anyone with information about either burglary should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12260213435 or 12260212763.
Residents can also sign up to North Yorkshire Community Messaging, which provides local policing updates and crime prevention advice, by emailing elliot.brown@northyorkshire.police.uk with their contact details.
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