POLICE are trying to trace a burglar who took a BMW X5 after breaking into a Fishponds home and stealing the keys.
They believe the same person who took the car also tried door handles at other homes in the area on the same night.
The offender broke into an address in Oldbury Court Road between 2am and 4am on Monday November 10, taking two sets of car keys and the black 2021 BMW.
Another vehicle at the same address was not stolen, but a man was seen trying door handles at other nearby homes between 1am and 3am the same day.
A separate report was made of a man trying to enter a home in nearby College Road at around 2am the same day.
Police say nothing was stolen and no damage was caused, but officers are linking the incidents.
They say the man they are looking for is white, with brown eyes and aged between 30 and 40.
He was wearing a grey raincoat and a white or grey scarf around his face.
Neighbourhood Inspector Richard Jones said: “We are aware of concerns in the community in relation to a burglary and separate reports of door handles being tried in the area, and we are linking the incidents with the same suspect.
“We understand the impact dwelling burglaries have on victims and how people can feel vulnerable in their own homes, but we remain in contact with the victim and a full investigation into the incidents is ongoing.
“We are working alongside partner agencies to address any concerns residents have, which is why we are increasing reassurance patrols in the area.
“We encourage residents to continue reporting similar incidents, or by sharing their concerns with officers in the area.
“We are carrying out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries but are now specifically appealing to residents in the area to check their doorbell and dashcam footage from the time of the incident, and to contact us with any information they may have on the reported incidents and those involved.
“We also want to remind people that most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves, so please make sure windows and doors are secure, and items of value are concealed in a drawer or another safe place.”
Anybody with information or doorbell footage they think could help the investigation should call 101 and quote the incident number 5225 314 303 or contact the police online.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.