Thief took out window to break into Lepton house

Jun 24 2009 by Sam Casey, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A BURGLAR was chased off after breaking into a Lepton house.

The man took out a small window of the property at Summerfield Grove at 4am on Monday.

He then opened a bigger window and climbed in.

He was spotted by a family member, who ran after him, but the burglar escaped.

He took with him a gold ring, some silver earrings and a large ornament of a dog.

The burglar was described as white, aged 25 to 30, about 5ft 8ins tall and slim, with a shaved head and sideburns.

He was wearing bright orange trousers and a dark T-shirt.

Anyone with information should call police on 0845 6060606.