POLICE are trying to trace the owners of mobile phones after a festival.

North Yorkshire Police are asking anyone who was at the Deer Shed Base Camp Plus festival at the weekend and lost their mobile to get in touch.

The force is also appealing for witnesses and information about thefts that occurred at the event in Baldersby Park near Thirsk to come forward.

A police spokesman said: "A number of mobile telephones have been recovered which police believe may have been stolen at the event between August 1 and 2.

"Officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have had property stolen or may have witnessed any suspicious activity.

"Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Matthew Jefferson. You can also email matthew.jefferson@northyorkshire.police.uk If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210172901.