Police have issued a warning following a number of 'pillow case burglaries' in Wigan.
Thieves have been using pillow cases to steal jewellery from a numbers of properties in Hindley and Hindley Green.
Officers say they have been called to eight incidents where a man has smashed windows and doors at the back of homes to gain entry before ransacking the property.
A pillowcase has then been used as a 'swag bag' to carry the jewellery.
In some instances, the thief has even ignored burglar alarms that have gone off.
Police say the homes are being chosen at random, and have now issued an appeal for information.
They have urged members of the public to get in touch if they are aware of anyone being offered cheap jewellery.
GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley tweeted: "A thief is targeting homes in the Hindley area.
"The thief enters the properties by the rear doors where the doors are forced or windows smashed, once inside the thief ransacks the home and then makes off with jewellery that is taken away in a pillowcase from the address.
"Police urge the public to be vigilant and use timers and alarms when out#LOCKUPANDLIGHTUP"
