Watch out, watch out, there's a thief about!

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There have been several worrying reports of thefts in and around Esh in the past week: a van, parked at it's owner's property, was emptied of it's tools and equipment, and around 130 lambs have been stolen from Broomhall Farm.

Please keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious activity and report anything unusual to Durham Constabulary using their non-emergency number, 101. For a range of tips and resources on how to keep your property safe and secure, visit Durham Police's Crime Prevention webpages by clicking here.