POLICE have revealed a CCTV image of a man they suspect to have attempted to break into a house in Halesowen.

It is believed a man attempted to open the front door of the property in Gower Road, at about 5am on May 12.

The actions triggered a motion detector which waked the homeowner. The suspect was then seen inside a car on a neighbour’s drive.

Officers also believe he may be linked to other thefts from motor vehicles on surrounding properties on the same night.

The man is white, described to be in his 20’s, is slim and with shaved head.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured, or have any more information, call police on 101 quoting crime reference number 20DY/104866K/18.

A spokesman for Dudley Police said: “Please make double check your vehicle is locked. Don’t make it easy for opportunist thieves.”