RESIDENTS living in a close-knit community are being told to look out for a white man with tribal tattoos.

Police believe the man may be responsible for at least two high value burglaries in the Pleasington area.

PC Gary Hennighan said there had been a rise in such incidents which have happened in the mid afternoon and early morning in the last four days.

Break-ins have occurred in Long Lane, Meins Road and Old Hall Lane.

On June 22, a set of Vauxhall Astra keys were stolen from a house during the day and the car was taken.

Earlier this month, three laptops and jewellery were stolen from a house in Pleasington Lane.

PC Hennighan said: “It is an appeal for any witnesses to report any strange activity or if people have seen any suspicious characters about.”

He said the man with tribal tattoos was a ‘suspect’ who had been seen in the area when recent incidents had taken place.

Contact police on 0845 1 253545.