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A man and woman were threatened by four masked men, one armed with a knife, during an aggravated burglary on Todmorden Road in Littleborough.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a couple were targeted by a gang of masked men in a violent burglary on Todmorden Road, Littleborough, in the early hours of Sunday 2 November.

Greater Manchester Police said four masked men approached a woman and a man outside a property at around 6am. The pair were grabbed and threatened, with one of the suspects reported to be carrying a knife. The woman had her phone and keys taken before the group fled the scene.

Although the men are thought to have escaped on foot, detectives believe they likely used a vehicle to leave the area.

The gang have been described as follows:

  • One man is white, aged 35 to 40, with a skinny build, around 5ft 10in tall, bald with blue eyes, light stubble, and wearing a thin Berghaus puffer jacket.

  • Another is described as of mixed ethnic background, wearing a dark hooded jacket, baggy trousers and a face covering.

  • The other two were wearing masks and coats, with one described as black and the other of large build.

Officers are especially keen to speak to a potential witness, a man wearing high-visibility clothing who was seen driving a blue Jaguar near the time and location of the incident.

Detective Constable Connel Cunningham from GMP’s Rochdale district said:

“This was a terrifying experience for both the man and woman involved, and we are undertaking extensive enquiries to establish the full facts of what happened.

“No one should be subjected to such a crime, and tackling burglaries and knife crime is a top force priority across GMP.”

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses or those with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident should call GMP on 0161 856 1707, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote crime reference number CRI/06PP/0022977/25.

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