Residential burglary in Lea Way, Wellingborough

Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in possession of a baseball bat in the Lea Way area of Wellingborough?

Witnesses are being sought after incidents at two separate residential addresses in Lea Way, between 8.20pm on Friday, December 27 and 12.30am on Saturday, December 28, which are believed to be linked.

In the first incident, a white male with a baseball bat fell through the roof of a conservatory and had to be let out of the address by the frightened occupier.

The offender fled on foot. However, shortly after midnight, the same male is believed to have attacked the front door of a residential address in Lea Way, using the baseball bat.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a man carrying a baseball bat in Lea Way or surrounding area between the relevant times.

Anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage, are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote incident number 24000766308/767650 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.