Burglary in Welham Green

One offender entered the property in Knolles Crescent, Welham Green between 11.30pm on Thursday, March 4 and 12.10am on Friday, March 5.

The offender climbed in through an open window, and left after being disturbed by the occupant and a neighbour who came round.

Both the neighbour and the offender then left through the front door.

Nothing was stolen.

The offender is described as a white man in his 50s, 5ft 8in, of medium or stocky build, cleanshaven with a bald head and wearing glasses.

If you saw anything suspicious or have any information about the incident, contact the police on non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number B2/16/915.

Police advise residents to make sure doors and ground floor windows are closed and locked before leaving the house or going to bed. Upstairs windows should be locked when the house is unoccupied.

They also advise people to keep cars and house keys out of sight and to shut and lock garden gates.