A BAREFOOT burglar was chased from a house after disturbing a woman as she slept.
The teenage thief entered the house through a door in Greenmount Road, Darlington, at about 6am on Saturday.
He placed some electrical items near a door before going upstairs and entering a bedroom where the 47-year-old woman was asleep.
The youth removed a handbag, but the woman woke up and the thief fled with the bag but left the electrical goods.
Police were called and they followed a trail of footprints in the snow from the house to Oakdene Avenue, where they ended. Police believe the thief may have got into a car at that point.
The youth is described as white, about 5ft 8in tall and aged about 17.
He had short, dark hair which was brushed forward, and was wearing a dark jacket and trousers.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Darlington police on (01325) 467681
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