Man broke into Leyland home and tied up woman during burglary

A woman had her hands and feet tied during a burglary in Leyland.

Police were called to Golden Hill Lane at around 12.40am on 30 May. It was reported a man had gained entry into a house and tied a woman’s hands and feet before demanding money.

The suspect stole cash but left when the victim’s partner arrived home.

Police said the suspect is described as a white male, wearing dark clothing and carrying a blue backpack. He is believed to have been in area from around 10.30pm that night.

Police are now appealing for any information which may assist with their investigation.

A spokesperson for police said: “We appreciate that some time has passed since this incident and we have been conducting numerous enquiries behind the scenes. We are now asking for your help.

“Were you in the area around the time of the incident? Did you see anything suspicious? Do you have dashcam or CCTV footage which may be able to help our investigation?”

If you can help, please call police on 101, quoting the log number 0028 of 30^th May 2024 or email 3094@lancashire.police.uk

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