A CAR was stolen after the owner left the engine running while he went into a newsagents shop.
The VW Golf, registration S7 GSR, was taken from Sharples Avenue, Sharples, at 7.20am on Tuesday.
The thief was white, in his early 20s, 5ft 7ins tall and of stocky build. He wore a black fleece jacket, a high-visibility vest and a dark hat.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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