TWO houses in Urmston were burgled yesterday.

The first incident took place in Avondale Road on Monday January 16. Intruders smashed glass in the back door and forced open a door to the kitchen. They fled with a number of stolen items.

The second incident relates to a burglary on Abingdon Road. Intruders threw a brick through the patio door window and climbed inside. The control panel of the alarm was ripped out during the burglary.

Anyone with information about these incidents should contact the police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.