31.   POLICE have warned old people and their neighbours to be on the alert after a woman fell prey to bogus council workers.

32.   North Yorkshire police warned yesterday that if people failed to display the discs in accordance with regulations they would be prosecuted.

33.   Police warned that tablets stolen in a burglary at a house in Harford Street, Middlesbrough, could be harmful if taken in quantity.

34.   There has been a spate of thefts from garden sheds in Washington and police are warning residents to lock property out of sight.

35.   Police warned that valium tablets stolen in a burglary at a flat in Northcote Street, Stockton, are harmful to children.

36.   DARLINGTON police have warned shopkeepers and their staff to safeguard against sneak thieves after a spate of incidents at the weekend.

37.   POLICE have warned motorists to be on their guard after another spate of car break-ins in Darlington.

38.   Police have warned the public to keep valuables secure and not to leave them lying around.

39.   DARLINGTON police have warned gardeners not to leave tools out at night in case they are used for crime.

40.   At that point police warned everyone to stay out of the building, he said.