RAMSBOTTOM residents have been warned by police following a the theft of a "high value" car in the village.

Tweeting from Greater Manchester Police's Bury North account, a spokesman warned residents to "put their keys out of sight" in order to help prevent car thefts.

The vehicle was later found abandoned in the Rochdale area.

The post read: "Ramsbottom residents - Alert.

"Please can residents find a safe place to put their car keys out of sight to help prevent car thefts.

"Recently there has been a break in at a Ramsbottom property. Keys were stolen along with a high value car.

"The vehicle was found abandoned in the Rochdale area."

Greater Manchester Police's website offers tips on how to keep your vehicle safe.

For more information, click here.