Knife terror: Police hunt dangerous blade-wielding thief who pushed his way into a house, made threats and stole cash
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Officers were called to Fairclough Park Drive, Leigh, to reports of an intruder armed with a knife at around 8am today (Tuesday).
Once inside, the man threatened a woman and demanded money, before fleeing the scene. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
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Hide AdDetective Sergeant Andrew Partington, of Wigan CID, said: "Clearly this is a dangerous individual and we are determined to catch him.
"We are sure someone will have seen something as he arrived in a dark-coloured Audi Q7 and was dressed in a hi-vis orange jacket and trousers."
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 7094 quoting incident 562 of 15/2/22.
Information can also be reported online or by using the Live Chat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.