Thornham Drive in Sharples (Picture: Google Maps) A GANG broke into an empty bungalow in a "brazen" burglary in Sharples. A group of men forced their way into the semi-detached home on Thornham Drive and started to ransack the property. But is not thought they made off with many valuables as they were disturbed by neighbours. Joanne Gallagher, who lives in the bungalow next door, heard the burglars strike and saw the culprits inside the home, which she said has been vacant for a while following the death of its previous elderly occupants. The break-in happened at around 7.30pm on Thursday.