A "large quantity" of gold has been stolen during a burglary in Farnworth.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that officers were called to reports of a burglary in Plodder Lane, close to the junction with Stanley Road, at around 8.30pm on November 16.

On arrival officers found that the suspects had escaped out the back of the house taking with them what has been described as "a large quantity of family gold". 

Anyone with any information to assist officers in their investigations is asked to call 101 quoting log number 002487-16112020.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.