Doncaster Family's Christmas Ruined after Burglary
Police investigating a break-in at a house in Mexborough have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to.
A family in Doncaster has had its Christmas ruined after their home was burgled.
Officers are now investigating and have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
On Sunday 20 December, it was reported that a house in Clayfield View, Mexborough was broken into at about 2.45pm and a number of Christmas presents stolen. The burglar got in by smashing a window and then searched the house before leaving towards Coniston Road flats. PC James Harding said:* *
“The occupants of this house have had their Christmas ruined by the offender responsible for this intrusive crime. “The offender has opened all of the family’s Christmas presents and cards from their loved ones and has removed gift money from various cards.
“Along with a quantity of cash, a number of electronics and jewellery items were also stolen.
“The despicable actions of this offender have left the family extremely upset at what should be a very happy time of the year for them.
“We are keen to speak to the man pictured in this image and would ask anyone with information, or who knows who the man could be, to contact police.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.