A THUD alerted a homeowner that someone was in their home.
When they went to investigate they discovered the insecure front door ajar and their wallet stolen.
The burglary happened at around 7pm on Thursday in Battle Road in Battenhall.
Anyone with information should call the non-emergency police number on 101 quoting reference number 22CA/5094L/17.
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