Police appeal for information following attempted burglary in Dewsbury

The Kirklees District Crime Team is appealing for information following an attempted burglary at an address in Dewsbury.

The incident occurred between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on April 30.

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw males behaving suspiciously outside a bungalow on Edge View in Thornhill.

The suspects arrived at the address in a white van and tampered with the locks on the property before leaving.

The Kirklees District Crime Team is appealing for information regarding an attempted burglary which took place in Dewsbury on April 30. Picture: West Yorkshire Policeplaceholder image
The Kirklees District Crime Team is appealing for information regarding an attempted burglary which took place in Dewsbury on April 30. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

Anyone who saw or has footage of the male or van, or any information which could assist the investigation, is asked to contact the Kirklees District Crime Team on 101.

Reports, which should reference crime number 13240238825, can also be given online using the West Yorkshire Police live chat feature, or you can submit reports anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.

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