MORE than £500 worth of flagstones have been stolen in a spate of thefts.

Coping stones and 24 flagstones were taken from the Blacksnape area of Darwen from three properties.

PC Phil Hambley, of Darwen Police, said: "I urge residents to be vigilant and to contact the police if they see anything suspicious or have information about who is responsible."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 1 25 35 45 or Crimestoppers an-onymously on 0800 555 111.