Police are urging residents to remain vigilant and keep valuables locked up and out of view after a spate of burglaries in an East Lancashire town.

Yesterday afternoon and evening a “significant number” incidents were reported in the Padiham and Ightenhills areas.

They have asked the community to review CCTV in the Wellfield Drive area and surrounding streets and report any suspicious footage of offenders to police.

Two bikes have been recovered and if individuals can provide proof of ownership they should contact 101 or visit Burnley Police Station Front Desk quoting the log LC-20241023-0108.

A police statement said: “There have been a significant number of burglaries in the Padiham and Ightenhill areas, which occurred yesterday afternoon and overnight into the early hours of this morning.

“Whilst responding to one reported in the Ightenhill area, the below bikes have been recovered. If you recognise the bikes and have proof of ownership, please contact 101 or visit Burnley Police Station Front Desk quoting log LC-20241023-0108.

“We are reminding residents to remain vigilant and keep all valuables locked and out of view. We would also ask residents to review CCTV in the Wellfield Drive area and surrounding streets, and report any suspicious CCTV or footage of offenders to police.”