THREE men in their early thirties have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an appeal on the new Newton Aycliffe Police Facebook page.

Thieves broke into a house in Woodham Gate on Thursday, March 26, between 8.30am and 3.30pm, and stole a blue Nevica jacket and Trespass ski goggles, jewellery and cash.

Following a Facebook appeal, a woman who regularly walks her dog in the area reported having seen three men acting suspiciously at the same time on three consecutive days.

Police attended the scene at the same time today and arrested three local men.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Newton Aycliffe Police, quoting incident number SK1500629, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.