POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves snatched a "substantial" amount of cash and jewellery from a house in Edgworth last night.
Police say thieves climbed over a wall behind the house in Blackburn Road before forcing open a window and searching the empty property. They escaped with a large quantity of cash and jewellery.
The burglary occurred between 5.30pm and 6pm last night.
Sgt Andrea Bradbury appealed today for witnesses to contact police in Darwen on 01254 353 841 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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