POLICE are hunting a suspected burglar who struck at a home in Besford, near Pershore.

A male was disturbed trying to break into a property in Rebecca Road, Besford, between 9.35am and 9.45am yesterday (Thursday, June 25).

The male was attempting to force entry through patio doors but failed.

He is described as having a tanned complexion, 5ft 9ins to 5ft 10ins in height with a stocky built, dark black two to three inch length hair and an unkempt look.

He was wearing beige shorts, black t-shirt.

A vehicle of note seen nearby was an old style maroon people carrier.

DC James Bryce from the Worcester Proactive Team said: “We want to hear from anyone who saw or heard any suspicious behaviour in the Rebecca Road area of Besford on this date or during the previous seven days.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Bryce on the non emergency number 101 quoting incident number 161S 250615.

Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or completing its online form by logging on to www.crimestoppers-uk.org.