Police are investigating after thieves broke into a home and threatened the people inside.

Hertfordshire Constabulary says the aggravated burglary occurred at a residential property in Oakmere Avenue, Potters Bar, around 8pm on Tuesday, February 23.

The force says that three men had forced their way in through the back door.

Once inside, they threatened the occupants before stealing jewellery and cash.

The thieves, described as three white men with their faces covered, then fled in the direction of Fields Court.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

Detective Stuart Keene, who is investigating, said: “This was an upsetting incident for the victims and we are doing all we can to investigate this.

“If you were in the Oakmere Avenue area around 8pm on Tuesday and saw anything suspicious please get in contact. Also, if you live nearby and have CCTV please check it for anything that appears out of the ordinary.

“If you are able to help I can be contacted directly via email at stuart.keene@herts.pnn.police.uk

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report, or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 41/13602/21.