A TEENAGER disturbed two burglars as they searched a house for keys to the householder’s performance car.

The 18-year-old was woken at about 5.30am on Friday to find the intruders, both of whom were wearing balaclavas, inside the house in Dalton Lane, Keighley.

One is thought to have been holding a metal bar.

Another teenager, 17, was also in the house asleep at the time while the householder was away at work. Police confirmed the break-in stating there had been forced entry through the front door.

It is understood the suspects made off when confronted and ran to a waiting Audi,m which sped off down Dalton Lane.

The householder later discovered an old tablet was missing.

He asked not to be named, but added: “It’s the third such break-in in this area in the past few weeks and we are convinced they were after the car. There have been lots of cars targeted around this area and in Riddlesden in the past three months.”

Anyone with information should call CID on 101 with crime reference number 131 701 78515.