A burglar was left empty handed after being chased away by the victim's dog.
Detectives are appealing for information following the break-in that took place in the early hours of Tuesday in Diss.
The offender broke in through a patio door at the property in Victoria Road at about 4.30am, but fled after being disturbed by the householder's dog.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have spotted any suspicious behaviour in the days leading up to the burglary
Contact Det Con Claire Fox at Norfolk Police on 0845 456 4567 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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