Detectives in Montgomery County, Maryland state, US, have offered a cash reward of up to $10,000 (£7,755) for information that can help identify a naked man who tried to break into a house.

Officers released part of the surveillance footage received by the homeowner in Bethesda area, asking the public to help identify the nude burglar.

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On May 17, the homeowner was reviewing his home's surveillance video and "discovered that a nude suspect had attempted to gain entry into his residence shortly after midnight," police said in a statement.

The footage shows the suspect walking outside the house, peering in windows and trying to open a door. He fled when an exterior motion light was activated.

"Anyone who has information about the suspect is asked to call the 2nd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6710," the police said in a statement.

"Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case."