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Ryan Carroll

Creepy prowler caught on camera 'trying doors' in Scots village before making off with milk and orange juice

A creepy prowler was caught on camera snooping around front gardens in Fife.

Police have launched a probe after the shifty lout was captured on a doorbell camera in a garden on Dunfermline Road in Crossgates at around 4am on Saturday, July 31.

It's claimed the man, who can be seen wearing a hoody in the footage, tried the door of the property three separate times.

The lout is caught entering the garden (Fife Jammer Locations)

He also allegedly searched for keys under plant pots before making making off with milk and orange juice which was on the doorstep.

In the clip, the prowler can be seen walking up to the property before bending down and rummaging around.

He then appears to pick up two bottles, before making off through the front gate.

He bends down at the front of the property (Fife Jammer Locations)

Posting the footage on Fife Jammer Locations, one local said: "Residents of Crossgates be aware.

"He searched for keys under plant pots, tried the door, came back three times and stole the milk and orange juice from the doorstep."

Police confirmed the incident has been reported to them and they say they will be carrying out enquiries.

He makes off with the two bottles which were placed on the porch (Fife Jammer Locations)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ""Around 2pm on Sunday, 1 August, officers received a report of an attempted housebreaking and theft that had taken place in the early morning of Saturday, 31 July at a house on Dunfermline Road, Crossgates.

"Officers will be carrying out enquiries into this matter."

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