A MAN was seen acting suspiciously near a house in Fir Street, Nelson, which was broken into and property stolen.

The theft happened between noon and 7.25pm on Sunday ands the thief broke a rear window and stole 30 compact discs, valued at £300.

At 7.20pm, a white man, aged about 19, 5ft 9-10ins tall, with fair hair and wearing a grey fleece top, was seen in the area acting suspiciously.

Anyone with any information about the theft is asked to contact Nelson CID on 01282 425001.

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