A pair of men fled the scene after being disturbed as they tried to break into a home in Redditch.
Two crooks tried to force entry by forcing patio doors at an address in Dixon Close on Monday, November 23 but they were disturbed by the occupant and made their escape.
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident number 190-s-241115.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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