A ROSSENDALE road has been hit with a wave of criminal activity.

Vehicles and properties were targetted in Knowsley Crescent, Shawforth, between Monday, May 4 and Sunday, May 10.

Two garden sheds were broken into and a Ryobi strimmer, a Black and Decker strimmer, a Flymo electric lawnmower, and black and yellow tool box stolen. More than £500 worth of equipment was taken from both sheds.

Three vehicles parked outside properties in the road were also hit by thieves.

A passport and a flip front stereo were stolen from a red Vauxhall Astra between 11pm on Tuesday and 8.15am on Wednesday.

Between 4pm on Tuesday and 11am on Wednesday offenders also stole CDs and a Panasonic flip front stereo from a black Vauxhall Zafira.

A silver Saab 900 was broken into between 11pm, May 5 and 7am, May 6.

A pair of silver O’Neil sunglasses, and music CDs by Oasis, Madness, Linkoln Park, Greenday and Guns and Roses were also taken.

Anyone with information should call PC Phil Buck on 01706 237325.