EXMOUTH police are appealing for help tracing the culprit who tried to break into a shed in Liverton Close after damaging the side panels.

EXMOUTH police are appealing for help tracing the culprit who tried to break into a shed in Liverton Close after damaging the side panels.

Nothing was taken in the attempted burglary, which took place between 6pm on July 19 and 5.50am the following morning, but the police are keen to hear from anyone with information which might lead to catching the person responsible for causing the damage.

Exmouth police community support officer Nicola Payne urged shed owners to ensure their valuable items were secure.

"If you would like advice on security in the garden, please contact me at the station," she said.

Anyone with information about the shed damage can contact PCSO Payne on 08452 777444, quoting crime reference KE/09/2062.