Attempted break-in overnight Underhill Rd (Towards Horniman/south circular end)

[IlonaM]

Woken up at 1.45 or so to noise of someone trying to kick in our side gate which luckily held. He then appears to have popped next door to the empty house under renovation and managed to open a window. By the time I noticed half an hour later (feeling jittery and checking windows and doors!) and police attended (very quick response) no-one found on site.

Description: Middle-aged (?) white, average height male, short dark hair with a distinctive bald patch. Wearing white/light grey trainers and dark clothing with longish, hooded dark padded jacket.

Letting neighbours know in case anyone else had any problems overnight and warning about local activity.

Stay safe.