Suspected burglars tried locked door on house but were 'warned off' by barking dog

TWO suspected burglars tried a locked door on a house but were "warned off" by a barking dog.

West Yorkshire Police has released images of two people they would like to identify in relation to an attempted burglary in the Gomersal area of Kirklees two months ago.

A spokesperson for the force said: "On 10 March at around 2am, two suspects approached a house on Cliffe Lane and attempted to open a locked door, but were warned off by a barking dog inside the property."

Officers have been investigating the attempted burglary since and conducting examining CCTV in the area.

Police would like to identify this person in relation to an attempted burglary in Cliffe Lane, Gomersal (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

Police would like to identify this person in relation to an attempted burglary in Cliffe Lane, Gomersal (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

Anyone who recognises either or both people in these images should contact police in Kirklees on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13240136077.

Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers online, or on: 0800 555 111.