The West Yorkshire Police helicopter was deployed after reports of a Volkswagen Passatt car and a laptop being stolen.
Officers were called to an address in Ploughmans Croft, Bolton, Bradford at about 5.25am today.
A search of the area was mounted by police units, including the helicopter.
House-to-house enquiries continued today.
Anyone who saw the incident or has information is asked to contact Airedale and North Bradford Police on 101 or CrimeStoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.
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