A dog helped protect a home in Burton Green after a burglar tried to break in during the early hours of this morning (November 3).

The attempted break-in happened at around 2am at a property on Cromwell Lane.

The offender reportedly tried the front door handle before putting their hand through the letterbox.

However, a dog inside the property began barking, raising the alarm and causing the offender to run away.

Kenilworth Watch is encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

"Do you have any information about this incident that could help our investigation," a statement said.

"This may be something that you witnessed, or you may have information or CCTV or dash-cam footage.

"If you noticed anything suspicious in this area around the time of the incident, please contact Warwickshire Police online or call us on 101 or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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