Occupant woken by sound of someone trying to break into their Wellingborough home

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

The attempted break-in took place between 4.45am and 4.55am on Thursday, January 14.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "The occupant was woken by the sound of someone trying their door handle, before a light was shone in to the kitchen.

"The occupant has switched the kitchen light on, and the offender has made off."

Officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area between the stated times.

Anyone with information about the attempted burglary is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 21000034110 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

The Northants Telegraph reported on two other attempted burglaries in Wellingborough earlier this month - to read more about these incidents, click here.

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