THIEVES made off with a 42-inch plasma screen television during a break-in at a house.
The owner returned home to find his house on Brownlow Road, Horwich, had been targeted by burglars while he was away at the weekend.
As well as the £2,000 Samsung television, which was ripped off the wall, the thieves stole cash and a purse from the house.
It is believed the break-in took place between Saturday tea-time and Sunday evening.
Det Con John Power of Bolton CID's burglary unit said: "It's quite possible that someone may have seen the offenders struggling to move such a large object and we would appeal for them to get in touch."
Anyone with information is asked to phone 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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