THIEVES broke into a van in Thorpe Willoughby.

North Yorkshire Police said the white Renault Kangoo was parked outside Field Lane Sports Centre between 5pm and 6.30pm on Thursday when offenders forced open the back doors.

Fishing tackle and tools were stolen from the van, and police have urged anyone who was in the area at the time to contact them on 101 quoting reference 12180231745.