A COLLECTOR of film memorabilia is offering a £500 reward for the return of property stolen from his home in Bacup including a sign photograph of Arnold Schwarzenegger famous for his saying: "I'll Be Back".

The owner who has asked not to be named for fear of becoming a repeat target said: "It is a photograph from the opening sequence of his film Erasure signed by him.

"It is the only one in the country and is worth about £800."

Two other photos from the films Harlequin and Batman, valued together at £900 were also stolen.

Also taken were a Faberge crystal of a polar bear eating a fish, valued in the region of £1,000 and a Sharp music system .

They were taken from a flat in Pennine Road between 3pm and 11.45pm on Saturday.

The door was forced open with a jemmy by the crooks who went in and smashed the alarm box."

The owner said: "I am devastated. I have been a collector of film memorabilia for about ten years. I get some of it including the Arnold Schwarzenegger signed film piece from Warner Bros.

"I would very much like the property back and I am willing to offer a reward of £500."

Police are investigating the burglary. Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with Rossendale CID on 01706 237442 or contact Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555111.