POLICE are hunting a thieves who climbed through the roof of a fabric shop and stole an electric guitar.

Officers said the burglary happened at Green Fabric, Cicely Road, Blackburn, overnight last night.

Police said burglars climbed down through the roof of the building and stole a red and orange Aria Pro II electric guitar.

No arrests have been made.

Forensic officers were carrying out an investigation at the town centre building this afternoon.

A police spokesman said: "We were called around 9.30am to reports of a burglary which happened at Green Fabric, Cicely Road, Blackburn, overnight.

"Offenders have entered via the roof of the property, made an untidy search and left via the point of entry. They have taken an electric guitar."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference ED1711693.