Offender tries to force open front door of Wellingborough house

An offender tried to force open the front door of a house in Wellingborough but failed to get in.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted residential burglary in Windsor Road in the town.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "Between 9.30pm and 9.50pm on Saturday, January 9, someone has attempted to force open the front door of the property using an implement to jemmy the lock.

"Fortunately no entry was gained, and nothing stolen."

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

Anyone who has any information about the attempted burglary can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 21000015666 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Police are also appealing for witnesses to another attempted burglary in Wellingborough on Thursday, January 7, as reported by the Northants Telegraph earlier today.

To read more on this incident, click here.

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