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Kent Police issue CCTV appeal after burglary in Birch Grove, Hempstead

12:13, 29 March 2022

updated: 12:30, 29 March 2022

Officers investigating a burglary have issued a CCTV image.

Police were called to an address in Birch Grove, Hempstead after the occupant found two men had forced their way into his home during the day.

Police have now issued an image of a person who may be able to able to assist with their enquiries
Police have now issued an image of a person who may be able to able to assist with their enquiries

Patrols used a drone to locate a suspect in nearby woodland.

A 20-year-old man from Haringey, Greater London was arrested and later released pending further investigation.

An appeal for information was released following the incident on Tuesday, November 16, last year, and officers have now issued an image of a person who may be able to able to assist with their enquiries.

Investigating officer, PC Michael Nolan, said: "We would like to thank those members of the public who responded to our previous appeal and are now urging anyone who knows the man in the CCTV image to contact us."

A police drone was used to locate a suspect in nearby woodland
A police drone was used to locate a suspect in nearby woodland

The break-in happened just before 10.30am.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting 46/235378/21.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on their website.

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