THIEVES attempted to break in to a house while the owners were at home on Main Road, Kempsey.
Tool marks were found the next day on the kitchen door and frame near to the Yale lock.
The door was secured with two locks and fortunately they did not manage to gain entry.
The incident took place between Monday, October 6 at 10.15pm and Tuesday, October 7 at 7am.
Anyone with information can call the non-emergency police number on 101 quoting reference number 0401S 071014.
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