Shocked Harrogate resident returns home to find burglar in the house

Police were called to an address on Pannal Ash Drive at 4.30pm on Saturday after reports of a burglary.

The resident had just returned home and was shocked to discover an intruder in the house. However, the offender escaped on foot and ran down Pannal Ash Drive before turning right onto Harlow Avenue.

The offender is described as a white man, late 20s to early 30s, 5ft 6” to 5ft 8” in height with dark hair. He was wearing a dark coloured long coat with a fur lining.

Officers attended the scene and made searches but were unable to trace the offender.

Anyone who saw a man of the above description in the area at the time, or who has any information, is asked to contact police.

Dial 101, press 1 and pass information on to the force control room.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number NYP-26092015-0393 when passing on information about the incident.