A CAR thief made off with a blue Fiat Punto after stealing keys from the hallway of a house in Tonge Moor.

The thief found that the front door of the semi-detached house in Brierwood was unlocked and walked in, taking the car keys.

The car was later recovered in Haugh Fold Way late on Tuesday night. Anyone who has any information about the thief should call 0161 8725050 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.