BURGLARS tried to break into a detached house in Escrick, near Selby, overnight on Monday, April 7.

A ground floor dining room window at the rear of the property in Wenlock Drive was prised open.

But it could only be opened an inch and the offenders were subsequently unable to gain entry into the house.

Anyone with any information is asked to telephone North Yorkshire Police on 101.

You can also email stuart.barnett@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or telephone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.