Police are appealing for information after a large shipping container was stolen from near Middleton Tyas.
North Yorkshire Police said the 30ft to 40ft container was taken from the Morris Grange area between 6pm and 8pm on Sunday, September 20.
Officers are asking anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around the time of the theft to come forward.
They are particularly keen to hear from residents with CCTV footage which may have captured the theft or suspicious activity in the area before or afterwards.
Police would also like to hear from anyone who had a vehicle with a dashcam parked nearby.
The force’s appeal also asks whether anyone has subsequently been offered tools for sale, although no further details have been released about what, if anything, was inside the container when it was stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12260185255.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police have issued security advice following the incident, encouraging residents to ensure doors and windows are secured overnight and valuables are kept out of sight.
The local neighbourhood policing team can also provide crime prevention advice and property marking for items including bikes, laptops, computers, equine equipment and trailers.
