A WOMAN at home alone walked into her hallway and saw a man trying to open the front door of her home in Dunsley Vale.

The householder, who is in her 50s, went to investigate after she heard the door handle being tried.

When he walked away she opened her door and shouted at him.

Police are investigating the incident, which happened at 5.30pm on December 16, and have issued an e-fit image of the suspect.

Anyone who recognises the man or who may have information about the incident is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.