RESIDENTS in rural Bolton are urged to be vigilant after thieves stole power pools worth £800 from a private garage behind homes in Bolton Road, Edgworth. A neighbouring garage was also targeted but nothing taken.

Sgt Andrea Bradbury urged residents to report sightings of suspicious cars or people. She said: "Residents should make sure their belongings are protected as much as possible."

In each case locks were picked and police are linking the cases, which happened last weekend.