A MAN was caught breaking in through a ground-floor window at a property in Poole.

Dorset Police are investigating an attempted break-in at a residential property in Elgin Road in Penn Hill.

The incident, which occurred at around 3.54am on Wednesday, July 10, involved a white male who was wearing a blue and black chequered top.

It is reported the man was confronted as he attempted to climb through a ground-floor window at the property.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at //www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting the reference number  55240104155.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.