Occupants disturb burglar in the Birstall area

Officers from Charnwood local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after an attempted burglary in Birstall.

The incident took place at about 11.15am on Friday September 9 in the Beechfield Avenue area.

A man knocked on the door of a house and when there was no answer he went around to the back of the premises where he attempted to enter the house by smashing a kitchen window.

The occupants of the house disturbed the suspect and he then ran off up the garden towards the park.

The suspect has been described as a white man, 5’8”-5’10” tall, of medium build, in his late 40s to early 50s, with short grey hair which was possibly brushed back. He was wearing a think smart black or dark blue jacket which was zipped up at the front.

PC Ian Mundy is investigating the incident, he said: “There is a possibility that the suspect may have knocked on other doors in the area and we would urge anyone who may have been visited in similar circumstances to contact us.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who saw a similar described man running away from the area or recognises the description and may know who was responsible.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 2995 Ian Mundy on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 2995. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 13/09/11 at 15:34
Crime reference number: LC/02754/11-0
- posted by Shreekant on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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