THIEVES broke into an animal sanctuary in Leigh...and stole an african grey parrot.

Staff at the Leigh Animal Sanctuary arrived for work to discover thieves had kicked in the front door and stolen their parrot Susie -- and her cage.

Distraught staff fear that Susie will not survive the cold weather conditions. They have appealed for any information leading to her safe return.

Susie is a five-year-old grey feathered and red tipped tail parrot, with a deformed right foot. She can speak and say hello.

The Leigh Animal Sanctuary can be contacted on 01942 671215.