PENSIONER Renee McDonnell was left without her false teeth and glasses after opportunist thieves took advantage of an open door.

The items, along with a purse, were left in a bag stolen from the 64-year-old woman's home in Manchester Road, Blackford Bridge, between Friday night and Saturday morning (April19-20). A door had been accidentally left open.

Daughter Sharon McDonnell said: "It may sound funny but there is a serious side to this. They will cost about £900 to replace.

"If the handbag has been thrown away and anybody finds it, we would be grateful to get it back."

Anyone with information should ring Bury Police on 856 8157.