A WITNESS confronted a would-be burglar in Cranbourne on Sunday, causing the man to flee.
A man was seen trying to force the locked front door of a house in Virginia Street with a crowbar.
The witness confronted the man when he saw him at about 1.40am on Sunday.
Police said a scuffle took place in the front driveway before the offender fled on foot through nearby parkland.
The offender was described as Caucasian, about 183 centimetres tall and wearing a black beanie, black jumper with USA Athletics written on the front, and blue jeans.
Anyone with information should contact Detective Senior Constable Michael Van Hammond at Cranbourne CIU on 5991 0661.
Would-be burglar chased off
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