POLICE in Rossendale are appealing for information after a spate of thefts.

Three vehicles had property stolen from them in the Loveclough and Crawshawbooth areas.

Officers said the vehicles had property on view inside the cars and two were suspected to have been left unlocked.

Sgt Ben Hodgkinson said: “I am appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious, in particular anyone hanging about in the Loveclough and Crawshawbooth area during the early hours of Monday morning, to contact the police.

“I particularly appeal to those who conduct local deliveries in those areas who may have seen something.”

Items stolen include a camera, an i-Pod, sunglasses, satellite navigation system and an in-car DVD system.