JEWELLERY including a diamond bracelet, Brooks and Bentley gold watch and locket were taken by a burglar who struck at Lyndon Avenue, Great Harwood.

The thief

was disturbed by the owner returning home, and he ran away, limping.

He is described as aged about 36, 5ft 6ins tall, of average build with a bald or closely shaved head. He was wearing a dark blue cotton round neck jumper and blue Adidas trousers with three stripes on the leg.

The incident happened between 4.10pm and 4.50pm on Friday, September 20, and anyone with information can Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.