Police appeal to find Kirkby burglar who fled after being spotted by property owner

By John Smith
Published 31st Jul 2023, 13:43 BST
Updated 1st Aug 2023, 07:23 BST
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Police are appealing for help to trace to a man caught committing a burglary by the property’s owner.

The incident happened at a property on Abbey Road, on Thursday, July 20, shortly after 5am.

A man jumped over the fence of the property and stole some paint rollers and a tape measure, but ran off when disturbed by the owner.

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Police are also appealing for help with other incidents of theft and burglary.

Police are appealing for information after a thief was caught by a property owner on Abbey Road in Kirkby. Photo: GooglePolice are appealing for information after a thief was caught by a property owner on Abbey Road in Kirkby. Photo: Google
Police are appealing for information after a thief was caught by a property owner on Abbey Road in Kirkby. Photo: Google
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Anyone with any information about any of the incidents is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police’s Ashfield neighbourhood policing team at n [email protected], or on 101.