Thieves in Stockton open and steal Christmas presents

Burglars have broken into an outhouse, unwrapped Christmas presents and then stolen the most expensive gifts.

The burglary took place some time overnight on 28 November at Grange Avenue in Stockton.

Stolen presents included a Samsung Galaxy S4 tablet, children's tracksuits, three Jasper Conran dresses, electronic toys and a Makita still saw.

Cleveland Police believe some of the goods may already have been sold.

Homeowner Claire Hunter said she was devastated after discovering the theft.

She told BBC Tees: "I went downstairs and saw the paper opened, the mess.

"It was hurtful, stealing is one thing but from children at Christmas is another."