A THIEF attempted to break in to a motor vehicle in Lowestoft.

Police need to trace a white man, around 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, wearing a black hooded top with the hood up and black tracksuit bottoms and carrying a large black sports-style bag, after he was spotted breaking into a silver Ford car parked in Royal Avenue about 5.35am this morning (Friday, March 11).

A relative of the owner of the vehicle heard breaking glass and saw the man leaning into the vehicle. He fled when he realised he had been seen. • Anyone who may have seen a similarly dressed man in the area or anyone with information about who he is should call PC 1233 Rose on 01986 835300.