A series of attempted burglaries were foiled by a dog barking at the intrusion into a Corby back garden.
Homes in Leicester Close were targeted just after 4am on Thursday (April 28).
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “Just after 4am offender/s unlocked the back garden door and were scared away by a dog in the property.
“There were a couple attempts in this street.”
Call Northants Police on 101 if you have information.