BURGLARS entered a house while the occupants were asleep and stole a car parked on the drive after taking the keys.

Police are appealing for information following the incident, which happened between 11pm on Thursday and 7.30am yesterday in North Street, Sutton-in-Craven.

They are also asking anyone who spots the stolen vehicle – a red Volkswagen Golf, registration number FJ64 VCP – to contact the police immediately.

Anybody able to assist should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Elizabeth Estensen. Alternatively, email elizabeth.estensen@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Information can also be passed on, anonymously, to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200145412.