Burglar apologises after raiding wrong house

Police are appealing for information after a woman found an intruder in her home who then told her he had the wrong address.

The 36-year-old woman was woken at around 3.45am this morning (Wednesday) by a male suspect who was in the upstairs hallway of her house in Ravensthorpe Road, Dewsbury.

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He then left the property through the front door, indicating he had the wrong address.

No threats were made to the woman.

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The suspect is described as an asian male, around 20 years old, with a short to medium build.

Detective Inspector Andy Leonard of Kirklees CID said: “This was a frightening experience for the woman. If anyone has any information, please contact Kirklees District CID via 101.”

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