POLICE in Darwen are hunting three people who tried to steal property from a garage in Egerton Road, Belmont, from under the owner's nose.
The three offenders, two men and one woman, were caught red-handed by the owner while loading up a white Transit van with a cupboard from the garage at 7.35pm on Sunday.
When confronted, they made off empty-handed, driving towards Bolton.
Anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident should contact Darwen police on 01254 353842.
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