POLICE are trying to find two men after they tried to steal money from three taxis in Accrington.

The incidents took place on Claret Street and Buxton Street yesterday between 5am and 6am.

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A statement on the Hyndburn Police page read: "There are two offenders and they are described as wearing dark clothing in relation to the incident on Claret Street.

"The offenders were disturbed in the process of this incident by residents, and one of them has run towards Corporation Street whilst the other has made towards Charter Street.

"All of the taxis represent different companies."

Police are wanting anyone with CCTV to get in touch or if you saw anyone acting suspiciously to contact 101 quoting log reference LC-20170418-0146