Police are urging the public to report sightings of a stolen van.

The white Citroen Relay van was stolen at around 1.45am on 19 August from Sowerby, Thirsk.

The last three digits of its number plate are LVD and it is sign-written for a gardening company.

It has the distinctive branding, ‘SM’, and ‘Simon Mason Gardening’ (pictured below).

Police are appealing for information, in particular from anyone who may have seen the vehicle in the area of the A19 at Sowerby or travelling southbound on the A1 (M).

Officers are also asking members of the public in the area at the time to check their dashcam for a van matching the description.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Daren.Rosamond@Northyorkshire.Police.uk

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 561 Rosamond.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220147520 when sharing information.