Police appeal after attempted burglary in Southwater

The incident occurred at a home in Kings Lane on Monday (8 September).

It was reported that a neighbour heard an alarm coming from the property at around 5.30pm where a wooden gate and a large conservatory window had been forced open.

PC Jennifer Hurst said: “Fortunately nothing appears to have been taken and the rest of the house was seemingly untouched and secured.

“Please get in contact if you saw anything suspicious in the area.”

Anyone with any information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 quoting serial 1416 of 08/09.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.