A HOMEOWNER scared off a burglar trying to break into his Southampton home.

The 37-year-old man managed to disturb the intruder who was trying to get in through the kitchen door.

The suspect, who is described as male with dark clothing, ran off and nothing was taken.

The ordeal happened in Church Road, Bitterne, on Monday night between 10pm and 11pm.

Anyone with information should call Helen Ward, burglary investigation coordinator, at the priority crime unit in Hulse Road, on 023 8059 9997 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

• A SOUTHAMPTON resident woke up yesterday to find an intruder had tried to get into the house through a window.

Nothing was stolen in the attempted burglary on Monday night in Gainsford Road, Bitterne.

Anyone with information should call Helen Ward on the above numbers.