Appeal for witnesses to attempted burglary in Stroud

Police are appealing for information after an unknown man tried to smash a window in an attempt to gain entry to a house in Stroud.

The attempted burglary took place on Upper Church Road at around 6.10pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 November) and saw a man attempt to smash a downstairs window.

The homeowner disturbed the man, who was described as possibly wearing a red hat, and he left.

Enquiries are ongoing and police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident or may have information or footage they feel is relevant.

Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 372 of 18 November: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/  

As the darker nights continue, homeowners are advised to install a 'WIDE' combination of security devices to help protect your home, shed or garage from burglary as well as ensuring that back gates are secure.

A 'WIDE' combination includes:

• Window locks
• Indoor lights on timer switches
• Double door locks or deadbolts
• External lights on a sensor

More information on ways to protect your home can be found by visiting: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/police-forces/gloucestershire-constabulary/areas/gloucestershire/campaigns/burglary/