THE police helicopter was scrambled to track down thieves following a burglary in Darley Abbey.

People were asleep in the house in Darley Street when it was targeted about 2am yesterday.

Car keys were stolen from the house and four people were seen running away towards Darley Park.

The car was not taken and the thieves evaded arrest.

The four men were wearing hooded tops and two were about 6ft and 5ft 7in and slim.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0345 1233333.