Police are appealing for information after three men forced their way into a home in Bedford last week and threatened a family with a knife.
The aggravated burglary happened at around 7pm on Wednesday, 22 April, at a property in Eagle Gardens.
Armed break-in
Bedfordshire Police said the suspects entered the property and threatened the occupants before stealing items.
They then left the scene in a black Mercedes-Benz B-Class, which officers believe was using a cloned registration plate.
Detective sergeant Ben Dunckley said: “This was a despicable incident which saw a family threatened with violence in their own home.
“We are currently following a number of lines of enquiry, but would also like to urge the public to get in touch with any information.
“If you were in the area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious or have dash cam footage of a car matching this description, please do contact us. Your information could be vital in apprehending these dangerous offenders and bringing them to justice.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bedfordshire Police on 101 or via its website, quoting reference Operation Rilmark.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
