Thieves who raided a lodge in Mottram stole goods worth thousands of pounds and a framed Andy Warhol lithograph of Marilyn Monroe.

The burglary happened sometime between 12pm on Thursday, December 20 and 2pm on Saturday, December 22.

The offenders scaled the side wall of the lodge, on Broadbottom Road, and forced open the bathroom window.

Once inside, the offenders ransacked the house and stole thousands of pounds worth of goods, including silver Sony televisions, a Sony DVD player, an Aiwa hi-fi system, a white Sony video player, a silver LG microwave and an 18 carrat gold Gucci watch with a blue crocodile skin strap.

The thieves also stole a silver Cartier watch, a framed Andy Warhol lithograph of Marilyn Monroe and an "Apocalypse Now" poster signed by actor Marlon Brando.

The culprits escaped after finding a set of keys allowing them to flee through the front door.

Police are now appealing to anyone who may have seen the thieves or who are offered the goods to contact officers as soon as possible.

The victim is also offering a reward to anyone who can provide police with information leading to the recovery of the stolen goods.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ashton CID on 0161 856 9250 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.