A man fled after he was caught trying to break into a property in Watford.
Police say the attempted burglary took place in Radlett Road at around 9am on Tuesday April 5.
A man was seen in a back garden trying to force open a window.
However, police say he was disturbed by a member of the public and he ran away over a fence into the Radlett Road playing fields.
Officers want to trace the man and have launched an appeal for witnesses and information. CCTV images of two men police would like to identify have been released.
Detective Constable Jennifer Stoddart, who is investigating, said: "I’d like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of this incident, especially on Radlett Road or Link Road.
"Perhaps you were driving by and caught something of relevance on a dash cam or have a doorbell camera which captured footage of something out of the ordinary."
"Additionally, the two men in the photos were in the area at the time of the incident and may have information which could assist the investigation.
"While their faces are covered, someone may recognise them from their build and clothing worn, if you think you know who they are then please get in touch."
Anyone with information can contact DC Stoddart at jennifer.stoddart@herts.police.uk or call 101 quoting crime reference 41/26775/22.
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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