Two burglars smashed the glass patio door of a house in Leonard Stanley last night and fled the scene after finding the resident was home.
The incident occured at 7:30pm and officers were on the scene within three minutes of recieving the call.
Police dogs tracked them for a short distance from the house on Brockley Road but lost their scent.
The police have issue a community alert, asking people to check their external security lights and to contact them if they see anyone acting suspiciously.
The suspects are believed to be male, but no further details are available at this time.
More advice on home security can be found on the Gloucestershire police website here.
If a crime is in progress or it is an emergency, contact the police on 999.
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