RESIDENTS in Malton and Norton have been urged to remain vigilant after a spate of burglaries.

Two properties in Burdale Close, Norton, were targeted over the weekend, with offenders smashing conservatory windows and doors to gain entry and steal jewellery and other high value items.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said the burglaries happened during the daytime, between 9.45am on Friday, October 21, and 6.30pm on Sunday, October 23.

A property in Chestnut Grove, Malton, was also targeted between 9am on Thursday, October 20, and 1pm on Saturday, October 22.

Anyone with information should phone 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.