North Yorkshire Police are urging families to make sure their front door is shut when they enjoy the sunshine in their back gardens.

Some criminals specialise in sneak-in burglaries when they nip into people’s home through open doors and grab something.

A spokesman said: “It’s very tempting in warm weather to have windows and doors wide open.

“Please bear in mind there may be opportunists around don’t give anybody the chance to spoil your enjoyment.”

Police issued the warning in particular to people holding barbecues or entertaining friends.