Burglars in hooded tops threaten householders in Terrace Road, Elvington, Dover district
16:08, 14 January 2019
updated: 17:40, 14 January 2019
Terrified householders were threatened by hooded burglars who burst into their home.
Two robbers got away with a mobile phone, watches and jewellery during the 9pm raid.
It happened at a property in in Terrace Road, Elvington.
Police say the burglars, wearing hooded tops that covered their faces, had at first threatened the occupants, demanding cash.
One of them went upstairs before both fled with their haul.
It happend on Saturday, January 5.
Det Sgt David Cox said: "Luckily no one was injured during this incident and whilst our detectives carry out their enquiries we would ask any witnesses who may recognise the descriptions or saw what happened to contact us straight away.
"We also believe a van parked in the same street was broken into and another car was damaged at around the same time."
Police are looking for two men described as white and in their early 20s.
It is believed the suspects have local accents, one of them was wearing a black padded jacket and the other had a tan-coloured jacket.
Anyone with information about the burglary or vehicle damage should call the East Kent appeal line on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/3356/19.
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