A BURGLAR dressed in a balaclava was scared off during a raid in Rubery.

The homeowner of a property on Segbourne Road was asleep when they heard a noise downstairs between 3.30am and 4am on June 26.

When they went to investigate they saw a male, dressed in dark clothing and wearing a balaclava, standing in the lounge area.

He then ran out of the premises, having initially entered by snapping the handles and breaking the lock of the conservatory doors. Nothing stolen.

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting 0064s of June 26.