A THIEF escaped with two gents gold rings after being chased from a house by the owner.

The raider got into the house in Smith Street, Nelson, at 5.25pm on Tuesday and took the rings, together valued at £300, from a table in the living room.

He was disturbed by the householder and ran off towards Hallam Road.

The thief is a white male in his 20s, with short, possible skinhead cut blond hair and of stocky build.

He was wearing white jeans with a red and black Adidas jacket with white stripes.

Anyone who saw the thief or who has any information about the incident is asked to contact Nelson CID on 01282 472644.