BURGLARS stole a car from the driveway of a house on a country lane in the village of Rostherne, near Knutsford.

Intruders forced open the main gate to a property on Rostherne Lane, climbed in through a window and helped themselves to car keys.

The offenders then drove off in a black Mini Cooper.

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The break-in happened on Sunday, October 13 between 1.30am and 8am.

Police say the burglars made off towards Ashley Road and they were also using a red BMW.

The burglars also stole a green jacket.

Officers are urging local residents to check their CCTV footage to help catch the culprits.

A spokesman for Knutsford police said: “If you believe that you have seen anything or have any CCTV that has captured the suspects, please contact the Local Policing Unit via 101 and quote reference 24000873069 or email Macclesfield.lpu@cheshire.police.uk.”