A WOULD-BE burglar ran off when he was disturbed, after smashing a kitchen window.
The owner of the house in Drury Road, Colchester, went to investigate after hearing a noise on Thursday, at 5.20pm.
They found the broken window and saw a man outside, who ran from the scene.
Anyone with information can call Det Con Andrea Ford at Colchester police on 101.
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