Police are hunting a suspected burglar who ran off after being caught trying to break in through a door of a house.

The man was seen damaging an external door of the property in Minster Road in Ramsgate , but fled when a member of the public challenged him.

He left in the direction of Goodwin Road just after 10.45pm on Tuesday.

The suspect is described as being white and in his 20s or 30s, and wearing a black jumper with a quarter zip, black jogging bottoms, and a dark grey baseball cap.

Anyone who witnessed the attempted burglary or saw the man in the area should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/160510/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org .

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