Police have launched an appeal following an attempted burglary in Blakedown. 

West Mercia Police said offenders attempted to force the barrel out of locks on a side door at a property on Lynwood Drive. 

Officers said they believe the offenders were trying to steal car keys for the vehicles that were parked on the driveway at the front of the property. 

The incident happened between 11.30pm on Tuesday (October 8) and 7.50am today (Wednesday, October 9). 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are investigating an attempt burglary of a property on Lynwood Drive in Blakedown. 

"If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have information that might help with enquires, please call 101 quoting reference 00062_I_09102024.

"You can also report a crime at www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/."

Alternatively, if you aren't comfortable contacting police directly, you can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting the website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org