THORNTON LODGE: Feb 8. Woman broke into flat above Shahien Fabrics on Manchester Road after taking keys from shop counter.

SLAITHWAITE: Feb 9. Thief broke into HGV cabin, damaged dashboard and stripped parts from the vehicle. Feb 15. Alloy wheels stolen from parked car.

MARSDEN: Feb 11. Ipod stolen from car.

LINTHWAITE: Feb 10. Volkswagen Tugan stolen and burnt out.

GOLCAR: Feb 7. Burglar broke into unoccupied bungalow and stole a TV.

LONGWOOD: Feb 11. Tools stolen from van.

MILNSBRIDGE: Feb11.Thieves snapped chain and lock at Pennine Plant Services on Dale Street. They drove in and took a generator, cement-mixer and building materials. Feb 14. Burglar broke into house by climbing through kitchen window and stole a laptop computer.

VILLAGERS can get advice on protecting their homes next week. Police are holding a Beat the Burglar event at Golcar Scout Centre on Manor Road from 7pm on Monday, February 27. Villagers can talk to crime prevention officers about the best way to protect their homes from intruders.