A burglar stole a handbag and cash from a house in School Street on Tuesday.

The incident happened at approximately 7.45pm. An offender was seen leaving the property and later the resident found the cash and handbag stolen from within.

The man is described as white, six foot tall, of a slim build, had a square shaped jaw and was wearing white coloured shorts and a blue top. He also spoke with an ‘eastern European accent’.

Anyone with information relating to this crime should contact Bury Priority Crime Team quoting SU/15/895 on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.