Police appeal after burglary in Moorside Gardens, Eccleshill

West Yorkshire Police was called to a report of a burglary in Moorside Gardens, Eccleshill, Bradford in the early hours of Monday morning.

A spokesperson for the force said two to three men broke into a house on the street between 2.50am and 2.55am and took car keys.

They then made off in a grey Volkswagen Polo that belonged to someone in the house.

One of the residents in the property, who wished to remain anonymous, said they could "smell burning from upstairs" and when they went downstairs the back door was "wide open".

The door was damaged and debris was strewn across the ground (Image: UGC)

Another said they heard someone kick the door, which woke them up.

Two of those in the house looked out of their bedroom window at this point and saw the suspects getting into the car.

They knocked on the window and shouted at them but the men made off from the driveway.

The lock on a door was burnt off (Image: UGC)

One of the occupants said the lock on the back door was "burnt off" and the door was damaged.

Pictures show a door with a charred area where the lock used to be, with debris - including two door handles - strewn across the floor.

The lock on a door was burnt off (Image: UGC)

A carpet in the house was also damaged by "dirty shoes", according to one of the residents.

Police were carrying out forensic enquiries and have launched an appeal for information. 

Anyone who saw suspicious activity on the street, who has relevant footage, or can help with the investigation in any way, should contact Bradford Police on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13240186036.

Information can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers online, or on: 0800 555 111.

Full statement from West Yorkshire Police

"Police were called in the early hours of Monday morning to a report of a burglary at a property on Moorside Gardens, Bradford.

"Two to three male suspects broke into the property between 2.50am and 2.55am and took car keys. 

"They then made off in the victims VW car.

"Forensic enquires are ongoing and anyone who saw suspicious activity on the street or has relevant footage is asked to contact Bradford Police on 101 referencing crime number 13240186036.

"Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."