RESIDENTS in Thirsk are being urged to step up their security following a series of garage burglaries in the town.

Six garages and a car were broken into between last Friday night and last Saturday morning. Police said four of the garages and the vehicle had been left unlocked.

The thieves stole property worth thousands of pounds, including bicycles, golf equipment, a sat nav system, a tent, tools and a broken flat-screen television.

Anybody with information should phone the force on 101, select option two and ask for Pc Jon Grainge at Thirsk Police.