At approximately 03.18 am this morning, a panic was received by the control room from a resident, reporting intruders in his yard. Armed Response officers John & Chris were dispatched immediately, arriving within 4 minutes, searched the premises and made contact with the resident, who confirmed a ladder had been stolen. They searched the area and found the ladder in another street, which they returned to the owner. Unfortunately, they could not find the suspect on this occasion. Well done guys