THIEVES disabled a house alarm before ransacking the property and stealing jewellery.

The burglars targeted a home in Marlborough Close, Ramsbottom.

They removed a fuse and forced a panel out of a conservatory door and broke in.

The incident took place between July 24 and 26.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Untidy searches were conducted of all rooms and a ring, cufflinks, and a necklace were stolen.

“Any information regarding this crime can be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by calling our non-emergency police number, 101.”