A WOULD-BE burglar escaped empty-handed after breaking into a house in Birkby.

Now police have issued this e-fit image of the suspect.

The incident happened at Croft Gardens on July 16.

A kitchen window was smashed, but nothing was taken.

A witness told police a black Audi A3 was seen outside the house at about 1.30pm.

The burglar attacked the property before getting into the passenger seat of the car, which sped off.

He was olive-skinned, aged in his 30s, about 5ft 7ins tall, clean shaven and slim, with spiky blond or ginger hair and wearing a black leather jacket.

Anyone with information should telephone Det Con Adrian Lever at Dewsbury CID. His number is 0845 6060606.