A homeowner was told he would be shot if he continued to chase the burglar who broke into his property on Friday night (April 12).
The incident happened at a house in Fountains Road at around midnight when the offender broke in through the back door.
He stole a laptop, mobile phone and cash, but as he was coming down the stairs the 38-year-old resident entered the house and chased him into the back garden.
The offender told the victim if he came closer he would be shot so the victim stopped his pursuit and the offender fled towards New Bedford Road.
Det Con Rachel Chandler would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the burglar who is described as either Asian or mixed race, around 6ft 1 wearing a black beanie hat and black bomber jacket.
Call Det Con Chandler in confidence on 101 or 01582 394099.