Man allegedly "trying door handles" in attempted Sheffield burglary prompts police appeal

Police are appealing for information about an alleged attempted burglary in Sheffield.

Police have launched an appeal following reports of an attempted burglary.

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about a man who has allegedly attempted to burgle a property in Sheffield. | South Yorkshire Police

placeholder image — South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about a man who has allegedly attempted to burgle a property in Sheffield. | South Yorkshire Police

It’s believed that on Wednesday, September 9, at 5am, a man attempted to enter a property on on Lowedges Road and is alleged to have been looking through windows and trying door handles.

The man has been described as aged in his 20s, black and of a slim build.

Police have been conducting door-to-door enquiries following the report and obtaining footage of him.

On Thursday (October 15) cops released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

They are now asking the public for help in identifying him. If you believe you can help, you can call 101 quoting incident number 977 of September 9 2026.