The occupants of a Valentine home have confronted a man during an overnight break-in.
It's alleged a 35-year-old man forced open a locked door at a home on Morinda Crescent just after 11.30 last night ht and stole a small amount of cash.
A couple living there found the man rummaging through their belongings and he ran off.
A police dog tracked him to nearby bushland where he was arrested.
He's expected to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with break, enter and steal.
