Police release e-fit of man spotted attempting break-in during broad daylight in Milton Keynes

The image relates to a man who was part of a trio attempting a break-in Cold Brayfield.

He was waiting alongside another man in a car whilst a third person attempted to break-in to a house in Bedford Road, by opening a window using a tool.

The incident took place on Bed at around 10.35am on Friday February 19, nothing was stolen.

The would-be burglar was shook when a passing driver sounded their horn, startling the man, who then ran to a car that was waiting nearby with two people inside it.

The passenger in the car, depicted in the e-fit, is described as an Eastern European man in his 30s, of a thickset build and about 6ft tall. He was wearing a hooded top.

The offender at the window is described as a white man aged in his thirties or forties, approximately five foot 10 inches tall and of a medium build. He had fairly long mousey brown hair and was clean shaven. He was wearing dark clothing and a black cotton hooded jacket.

The driver of the car is described as a white man aged in his thirties or forties, he had short dark hair and had stubble as though he hadn’t shaved for a few days. He was wearing a dark hooded jacket.

Police staff investigator Charles Cox, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who recognises the man depicted in this e-fit or in the other two descriptions to come forward.

“You can get in touch using our online form or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43210070249. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via their website or on 0800 555 111.”