On the 16/3/24 at around 15.48 two male adults were in the wooded area behind West View, Darlington.  At that time, the males started kicking at a wooden gate, that leads from the woodland into a residents garden.  The homeowner heard noises and it is believed he disturbed the suspects.  It is suspected that the males would have come into the garden to steal.

If you have any CCTV (of evidential value) or information in relation to this crime contact Durham Police 101 quoting reference CRI00534797