Did you see two would-be burglars flee after Northampton break-in went wrong?

Police seek witnesses from Balfour Road following lunchtime incident
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 2nd Aug 2021, 15:42 BST
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Would-be burglars fled empty-handed after trying to break into a Northampton house they thought was empty.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the pair scarpering along Balfour Road at around 12.15pm on July 23.

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A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "The two offenders attempted to force open the front door using with an unknown tool but they ran off after being disturbed by the occupier.

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen two men running away after aborting a break-in in Balfour RoadPolice are appealing for witnesses who may have seen two men running away after aborting a break-in in Balfour Road
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen two men running away after aborting a break-in in Balfour Road

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time."

Anyone who may have information which could help the police investigation is asked to call 101 using incident number 21000413823 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.