Police are appealing for CCTV footage as they investigate a number of reports of two males attempting to gain access to properties in the Elm Tree area of Stockton. 

Around 4am on Sunday 8th November, the two suspects were reported to have been trying door handles in the Harewood Crescent area.  

Both suspects were wearing gloves and balaclavas. One is wearing all dark clothing and the other is described as wearing a distinctive jacket which looks black and blue with a large orange/yellow triangle in the centre of the back and grey jogging bottoms.  

Police have carried out enquiries in the area today, and would like to ask residents to check their CCTV and doorbell cameras, for any footage which may have captured the suspects, and would also like to remind people to lock and secure their doors and windows.  

Anyone who may have footage or anyone who may have information, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at or call 0800 555 111.  

Footage can also be uploaded directly here: