THIEVES have been targeting houses in the north of Warrington.

A series of break-ins have been reported in Penketh, Padgate, Great Sankey and Orford.

Investigations are ongoing into a burglary on The Park, Penketh, on September 30 between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

Around 24 hours later, a blue Hyundai i30 car was stolen from a property on Bideford Road, Penketh with a second burglary reported on Hood Lane in Great Sankey.

Two burglaries were reported on October 2 on Cabul Close in Orford, and Valley Court in Padgate.

Anyone with information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.