Suspected burglar falls from gate during village break-in attempt

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

A suspected burglar fell from a gate while attempting to break into a property in Barking Tye, near Needham Market, in the early hours of Monday. A resident posted on the neighbourhood social network Nextdoor describing the incident, saying two people in hoodies with a rucksack had been seen and that at least two attempted break-ins had occurred in the village.

The resident wrote: 'A reminder to keep your properties locked and deterrents obvious. Our gate took a hit but so did the suspect when he fell off it!' The pair made off in a white car heading from Barking Tye towards Needham Market at about 12.20am. It is unclear if anything was taken from the property.

Suffolk Police attended the address after receiving a report just after midnight. A Suffolk Constabulary spokesperson said: 'Officers did attend after we were called to an address in Barking Tye just after midnight today. A gate had been broken, unsure if anything was taken. The householder did say the suspect left the scene in a car.' Residents have been warned to remain vigilant and keep their properties secure.

How it is being reported

• Suspected thief falls from gate during attempted burglary in small Suffolk villageA suspected burglar got more than he bargained for after reportedly falling off a gate while trying to enter a property in a Suffolk village.East Anglian Daily Times · 27 Oct, 14:00
• Suspected thief falls from gate during attempted burglary in small Suffolk villageA suspected burglar got more than he bargained for after reportedly falling off a gate while trying to enter a property in a Suffolk village.Ipswich Star · 27 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Barking Tye · Needham Market · Suffolk · Suffolk Constabulary

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