HEARTLESS thieves stole charity raffle prizes during a break-in at Radcliffe Boro Football Club.

The raiders struck on Sunday (Sept 9). afternoon and got into the club offices in Colshaw Close East by smashing through the front door.

They stole two soccer shirts signed by Manchester United and Manchester City players and a teddy bear, all of which were prizes in a Marie Curie fund-raising event planned for next month.

The thieves also stole the club's PA system and two computers.

A groundsman discovered the burglary at teatime.

Club manager Mr Kevin Glendon said: "It's not so much the computers themselves, but what was on them that's going to cause problems for us.

"They contained records and accounts."

The club is offering a small reward for anyone who can help retrieve the stolen property and if you can help you can call Mr Glendon on 724 8346.