Burglars drove off in a silver Renault Clio after breaking into a house and stealing the car keys.

The raiders got into the three-bedroomed semi in Birkenshaw Lane, Birkenshaw, through an insecure window in the conservatory and searched the house before taking the keys.

A witness saw the car, registered Y994 MJX, being driven off by a white man in his late 20s to early 30s. He was 5ft 8ins and slim, with short dark hair.

Another witness saw a man of a similar description riding a mini-motorbike and acting suspiciously near the property half an hour to an hour before the burglary, which took place between 4.10 and 4.20am today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dewsbury CID on (01924) 431059.