A THIEF broke into a house, while the owner was upstairs sleeping, and stole a PlayStation 4.

Police have issued a security warning following the sneak-in burglary in Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale.

The burglar entered the house through an unlocked door between 9pm on Wednesday and 3am yesterday and stole the £300 console before leaving.

No arrests have been made and police have not issued any descriptions of suspects.

Anyone with information should call 01706 237367, email rossendale.npt@lancashire.pnn.police.uk, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

A police spokesman said: “Please ensure that all windows and doors that give access to homes are closed and locked at all times."