Two would-be burglars fled in panic after being caught attempting to break into a home in North Harrow, northwest London.
The dramatic incident, which unfolded at 8:35 PM on Friday (December 6), was captured on a Ring security camera and has left locals shocked.
The pair, dressed in black and wearing masks, were seen scaling a wall into the property’s back garden before climbing onto a flat roof.
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One of the men was recorded attempting to force open an upstairs window, prying it ajar and preparing to enter.
However, before he could gain access, a light turned on inside the house.
The startling glow coincided with the blare of a car horn—potentially from an accomplice acting as a lookout or getaway driver—adding to the chaos.
As the scene intensified, a man inside the house began yelling, his screams filled with fury and alarm.
His shouts of “Oi, oi, oi! Get out! You bastard!” echoed, sending the intruders scrambling.
In response, one of the burglars could be heard shouting, “F*ck you!” before they bolted off into the night.
The intense encounter, captured in a chilling 48-second clip, ends as the intruders disappear from view.
The attempted break-in has sparked concern among residents.
Nindy Matharu, a local, expressed her alarm, saying, “Oh my God. This is so scary.”
Others echoed her sentiments, with one remarking, “That’s why you don’t buy end-of-terrace houses—more risky.”
Another person shared their worry, adding, “Oh no, I’m so worried. Nothing is safe in this world.”
A fourth commented on the homeowner’s reaction, saying, “The way I would have screamed like that person.
It’s terrifying to think someone could be outside your window, trying to come in.”
There is growing unease in the area, with one resident warning, “Police have said a gang is going around.
Let’s be careful coming up to Christmas.”
The Metropolitan Police have been approached for a statement, but no additional information has been released at this time.
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SOURCE: Chilling moment man wakes up to find two burglars on his roof trying to climb in window
