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Shed burglar stopped in act by resident

A burglar was stopped in the act as he was attempting to steal power tools from a shed.

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A resident of Bentley Place, Walsall, disturbed a man who entered his insecure shed and was in the act of stealing power tools at 9.15pm yesterday.

The offender is described as a white man, in his late teens or early 20s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and was wearing a grey/blue hoody.

Police have said if you have a shed, check that it is secure. And if possible store items of value somewhere more secure such as in the house or garage.