Police release image following reports of man trying door handles
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following reports of someone trying door handles in Ripley.
The incidents happened in the early hours of Monday 1 April. Four homes on Argyll Road and one on Nottingham Road appear to have been targeted.
No entry was gained to the properties and officers are investigating the reports as attempted burglaries.
Police would like to speak to anyone who can help identify this man or who may have seen a man acting suspiciously in the area. Do you recognise him?
If you have any information which could help with their enquiries, please contact them on the details below with reference 24000189087:
- Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
- Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
- X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
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