Police seek pouting man in attempted burglary case
A man spotted pouting on a CCTV camera is being sought by police investigating an attempted burglary in south Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police[1] said the incident took place at some point between 1am and 1.15am on September 17 in Denleigh Close, Whitchurch[2].
The force said a man attempted to break into a house[3] on the road. Shortly after the incident, a white BMW 1 Series car was seen driving away from the area.
As investigations continue, officers have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify. The man is described by police as being in his 20s or 30s with short black hair and is of a muscular build.
A statement from the force said: "We’re issuing a CCTV image of a man we’d like to identify after an attempted burglary in Bristol[4]. Between 1am and 1.15am on Sunday, September 17, a man attempted to break into a house in Denleigh Close, Whitchurch.
"The man in the image is described as being in his 20s or 30s, with short black hair and a muscular build. Following the attempted break-in, a white BMW 1 Series car was seen leaving the area.
"If you can help, please call 101[5] and give the call handler the reference number 5223226150, or complete our online appeals form[6]. You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111[7] or via their Anonymous Online Form[8].
"No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers."
Bristol Live WhatsApp Breaking News and Top Stories
Join Bristol Live’s WhatsApp community for top stories and breaking news sent directly to your phone
Bristol Live[9] is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community.
Through the app, we’ll send the latest breaking news, top stories, exclusives and much more straight to your phone.
To join our community you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select ‘Join Community’.[10]
No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Bristol Live[11] team.
We also treat community members to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out at any time you like.
To leave our community, click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘Exit group’.
If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.[12]
Click here to join our WhatsApp community.[13]
References
- ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Whitchurch (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ break into a house (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Bristol (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ 101 (tel)
- ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)
- ^ 0800 555 111 (https)
- ^ Anonymous Online Form (crimestoppers-uk.org)
- ^ Bristol Live (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ click this link and select ‘Join Community’. (chat.whatsapp.com)
- ^ Bristol Live (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Privacy Notice. (www.reachplc.com)
- ^ Click here to join our WhatsApp community. (chat.whatsapp.com)