THIEVES stole £10,000 worth of items, including jewellery, from a house in York after the residents left for a hospital appointment.

North Yorkshire Police said the burglary happened at a house on Foxwood Lane, in Foxwood, between 11.50am and 3.15pm on Tuesday.

A rear window was smashed and numerous items of jewellery were stolen along with a safe which was forcibly removed from its wall mountings, the force added.

It said the offenders are believed to have left the scene concealing stolen items within a distinctive black and white ‘zebra print’ throw that they removed from the house.

Anyone who witnessed anything or who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for PC 445 Saggers, or email 000445@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Quote the reference number 12180075037.