RESIDENTS are asked to be vigilant, following a man behaving suspiciously.

Yesterday, Gwent Police received reports of a male sighted 'paying attention' to gardens and sheds in the St Peters Crescent area of Wentlooge.

In a statement, Gwent Police urged people in the area to remain vigilant, reporting any suspicious activity through 101 or direct message using their media services.

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The statement said: "The description of the male [on January 11] was a white male with ginger hair under 6ft tall.

"He was sighted wearing a green and black wax jacket and jeans. He may also be wearing green wellies and be in possession of a Greyhound or Alsatian dog."

If you have any information, or see anything, get in touch with Gwent Police, quoting log number: 191 11/01/19.

For non-emergencies you can contact Gwent Police through Facebook or Twitter.