Police seeking male suspect after series of 'brazen' attempted burglaries near Lichfield
Staffordshire Police has launched an appeal following a number of 'brazen' attempted burglaries in Staffordshire.
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Officers are appealing for help in identifying a man they believe to be involved in a number of attempted burglaries near Lichfield.
Staffordshire Police officers were first alerted to a total of five attempted burglaries on Tuesday (May 6), between 1.30am and 3.30am along Main Street, Alrewas.
Two days later, a further two attempted burglaries were reported by people living in the Kings Bromley area, with the incidents reportingly taking place between 2am and 4am on Thursday (May 8).
Each of the reports involved in the suspect looking into people's properties, trying door handles, pulling at windows and trying to access garages and outbuildings.
So far, the suspect hasn't managed to steal anything, however, he has smashed windows and damaged a property's CCTV cameras.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "The man we are keen to trace in connection with these incidents is described as white, in his early 50s and of a slim build.
"He has straight dark hair, which is longer at the top, and sometimes wears a black woolly hat. He wears glasses and has been spotted wearing a black coat, dark jeans and trainers that have a reflective pattern on the sides."
Anyone who recognises the man, or has relevant information, is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 , or alternatively via the Live Chat service on the force website, quoting reference number 183 of May 6.
