MASKED thieves stole two high performance sports cars from a house in the Yorkshire Dales yesterday (Sunday).

The thieves allegedly broke into the house in Hebden, near Grassington, between 2.30am and 3am and stole the keys to a 'very distinctive' red McLaren 720S and a black Mercedes AMG CLA35.

Police believe both cars were then driven out of the village and towards the Bradford area, possibly in convoy with a grey Volkswagen Golf on 2014 plates.

A full investigation has been launched by police and remains ongoing.

Officers are urging people to check their CCTV or dashcam footage and to get in touch with any information that could help in their investigation.

PC Ruth Daley, who is investigating the incident, said: “We’re urging anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage on main routes between Craven and Bradford to report any significant footage from the early hours of yesterday morning that shows these vehicles.

“The McLaren in particular is a very distinctive vehicle, and any sightings or other information could help our investigation.

“We have conducted extensive enquiries in the area but for anyone who has not already spoken to us, please get in touch if you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, potentially driving a grey VW Golf, or anyone who saw these cars being driven after 2am yesterday morning.”

Anyone with information should email ruth.daley@northyorkshirepolice.uk or call  101 and ask for Ruth Daley when prompted.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111; or via its website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote the police reference number 122 401 73009 when sharing information.