Three paintings worth more than £30,000 have been stolen from a home in Preston.

Police are appealing for information after the raid at around 10pm on Thursday.

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An unknown number of people have forced access to the rear of a property in Emmanuel Street, Plungington.

The owner returned home from work and is believed to have disturbed the offenders.

Three original Italian religious works of art are around 2ft by 2ft in size and are housed in dark Oak antique frames.

One painting features Jesus on the cross, another the Virgin Mary and Jesus, and the third features Our Lady Virgin Mary.

Two sewing machines and a laptop were also taken.

DC Warren Gibson from Preston Police said: “This has understandably been an upsetting experience for the victim and we are keen to trace and return the valuable paintings to her as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the paintings should contact DC Gibson direct on 01257 246278 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.