A CAR containing potentially dangerous drugs has been stolen.

The blue Volkswagen Tiguan belongs to a vet and was taken after keys were stolen from a property on Blackberry Gardens in Goostrey.

The vehicle was driven off between 2.50am and 3.40am on Sunday, September 4.

Police say an unknown man broke into the property and stole the keys to the vehicle parked on the driveway outside.

The man then drove off in the car, travelling towards New Platt Lane, which contained a small quantity of potentially dangerous drugs.

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The investigation into the incident is ongoing and officers are currently following a number of lines of enquiry, including CCTV and forensics.

As part of the investigation officers are now appealing for information from the public.

PC Matt Uren, of the Western Proactive Unit said: “The investigation is ongoing and are doing all we can to trace the person responsible.

“The drugs that were in the vehicle are not designed for human consumption and it’s extremely important that we locate the drugs as soon as possible to ensure that nobody comes to harm.

“As part of enquires I am keen to speak to anyone with any information, no matter how small, which may assist our investigation.

“I would also urge anyone who believes they may have been offered any of the drugs to get in call us on 101.

“Alternatively, if you do not want to speak to officers, information can be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, 0800 555 111.”