Routh Road Wandsworth attempted burglary by ‘masked men’

Two masked men reportedly tried to break into a home in Wandsworth <i>(Image: Street View)</i>
Two masked men reportedly tried to break into a home in Wandsworth (Image: Street View)
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Police are hunting for suspects after reports of two men masked with balaclavas trying to break into a home in Wandsworth.

The two unidentified individuals arrived at Routh Road, at the junction with Trinity Road, on Monday (June 22) at around 1.40am.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the pair reportedly travelled using an e-bike.

One suspect dismounted the bike and went to the front of the property, where they reportedly tried to gain entry by using a tool to lever the front windows open.

It’s understood that the attempt to break in was unsuccessful and both suspects fled on the e-bike.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or doorcam footage, or any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 4427 25/06/26.

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