Appeal after woman hears someone trying to open the front door of her Wellingborough flat

Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted burglary in London Road, Wellingborough.

Officers say the female occupant heard someone attempt to open the front door of her flat between 12.15pm and 12.30pm on Thursday, January 7.

And a force spokesman said: "A man has then knocked at the door and asked for food.

"The woman in her 20s gave him a tin of soup in a Tesco carrier bag and the man left.

"He is described as being of dual heritage and in his 30s, 5ft 11in, and of a stocky build with a round face and short dark stubble.

"He was wearing a black beanie hat, and a blue denim jacket over a dark-coloured shirt.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have seen anyone fitting this description acting suspiciously in the area between the stated times."

Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 21000011047 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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