A DISTINCTIVE jacket was left at the scene of a car crime in which property valued at over £1,000 was stolen.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief, who got away with items including two child car seats, a pram, buggy and clothing at Hillside, Burnley.

A burgundy, blue and white jacket with the label IH-cycling gear was left at the scene.

PC Nic Fisher, a member of the new Auto Crime police team operating in Burnley, said: "We are trying to trace the person to whom the jacket belongs. "We have a reward of £100 available for information leading the arrest and conviction of the offender who broke into and stole property from the car overnight on July 21/22."

The Auto Crime team operate throughout Burnley targeting those responsible for the theft of and theft from vehicles.

PC Fisher said: "There have been quite a few recent offences in the Hillside area including the theft of child seats."

Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. The reward can be claimed even without giving your name.

Anyone with information about other car crime can contact PC Fisher on 01282 472273.

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