POLICE have issued an alert to residents after a series of burglaries in which vehicles were taken.

Officers say an overnight break-in on Cheltenham Drive, Newton-le-Willows led to two vehicles stolen, one of which has now been found.

Meanwhile, at Iberis Gardens on the New Bold Estate two Audis were stolen, which have since been recovered.

Meanwhile, on Pine Dale, Rainford an offender was disturbed during a burglary.

There was also an attempted break-in on East Close, Eccleston Park.