E-fit released in search for Crawley burglar

An e-fit has been released in the search for a Crawley burglar who broke into a home armed with a metal bar.
Police would like to speak to this man in connection with a break-inPolice would like to speak to this man in connection with a break-in
Police would like to speak to this man in connection with a break-in

Police said a man carrying a two-foot-long metal bar was seen outside the front door of a home in Tilgate Way at about 3.45pm on Wednesday September 5.

A short while later one of the occupants arrived home and the man made off, running in the direction of Garrick Walk.

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Officers said entry to the house had been gained and an untidy search had been carried out. Nothing is believed to have been stolen.

Police have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the break-in.

The incident follows a number of other sightings of a man – believed to be the same person – acting suspiciously in the area recently, police said.

He is described as Asian, about 5’11”, of medium build, aged 30-40, with dark brown messy hair and facial hair. He was dressed in all black clothing, including an Adidas hoody, Adidas tracksuit bottoms and black Nike Air Force trainers.

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Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 898 of 05/09.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.