AN investigation has been launched into the theft of jewellery and watches from a home in Longridge.

Ribble Valley Police have asked for witnesses to come forward after a burglary took place on Lower Lane, Longridge between 11.05am and 11.15am yesterday morning.

Police said at least three suspects are believed to have made off in a vehicle after stealing several items of high value jewellery and several watches.

The direction the suspects took is unknown but due to the temporary lights on Lower Lane it is suspected that they went towards Chapel Hill.

If anyone noticed anything that seemed out of the ordinary however small, please call 101 and quote reference LC-20171122-0511.