A burglar is believed to have fled empty-handed after a homeowner’s dog disturbed an attempted break-in at a property in Amberley during the early hours of Monday, September 28.
Gloucestershire Police were called at around 2.30am after a report that unknown offenders had broken into the property. A CCTV doorbell was reported stolen, while a ladder had been used to gain entry to an upstairs room.
The suspected burglar is believed to have left after being spooked by the dog. Police officers searched the surrounding area following the report, but the suspect was not found.
What happened during the Amberley break-in?
The incident began when unknown offenders allegedly targeted a property in the village during the early hours. According to the report, the CCTV doorbell was taken and a ladder was used to reach an upstairs room.
The homeowner’s dog appears to have interrupted the attempted burglary. The suspect is believed to have fled before taking anything else, leaving police to describe the incident as an attempted break-in in which the offender escaped empty-handed.
The report does not identify the homeowner, describe the dog or provide further details about the property. It also does not state whether anyone was injured.
Police appeal for information and footage
Officers carried out searches in the area after being called, and enquiries are continuing. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident, or anyone who may have relevant CCTV footage, to come forward.
Information can be submitted online through Gloucestershire Police’s existing-case reporting form. Anyone contacting police is asked to quote occurrence number 53260083642.
The appeal follows a report published by Stroud Times on September 29, 2026. The source identifies the incident as taking place on September 28 and says officers were called at approximately 2.30am.
Residents who may have captured relevant footage are being asked to share it with police through the online form rather than relying on information being passed informally. The supplied report does not give a deadline for responses or confirm whether any arrests have been made.