POLICE are appealing for help in tracking down two men after burglary at Colburn, near Catterick Garrison.

Sometime between 7.45pm and 8.45pm on Tuesday, December 11, a man was disturbed in the conservatory of a property on Coronation Avenue. He is thought to have entered through an insecure rear door.

Officers also believe that another man who was seen at the front of the premises at the time of the incident was acting as a lookout.

The man found in the conservatory was aged 18, around 5ft 10ins tall, with a medium build and short dark hair. The other man was about 18 and had fair hair. His face was covered with a scarf.

A white ornamental owl and a black torch were stolen during the burglary and officers are appealing to anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

Contact 101, select option two and ask for Northallerton CID. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.