Resident watches masked intruder break into home in “frightening” ordeal

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A local resident experienced a harrowing ordeal when a masked intruder broke into his house while he was upstairs, before making off with his car keys.

The victim witnessed the brazen theft unfold via his doorbell camera around 10:30 yesterday morning (Monday 17 June).

The intruder, covered with a balaclava, was seen on the footage taking the car keys before making a swift exit in the homeowner's vehicle. Shaken but quick to act, the victim immediately contacted Greater Manchester Police.

Law enforcement swiftly mobilised, and thanks to their prompt response, the stolen car was located abandoned on Marland Old Road shortly after the incident. The police are continuing their investigation to apprehend the suspect.

Inspector Meena Yasin, from GMP's Rochdale district said: "This was incredibly frightening for the victim who was upstairs at the time and witnessed, through his doorbell camera, a man in a balaclava enter his house and take his car keys. This is an excellent result, and I am pleased that we have been able to reunite the owner with his car.

"I hope this sends a strong message that we are committed to tackling burglary, and once we receive a report, we will use all resources available to locate your car and bring those responsible to justice."