Three masked raiders armed with knives forced their way into a Dunmow home.

The break-in happened at a property in Stortford Road at around 6.15pm on Tuesday, November 14.

Essex Police released details today as the force appealed for information.

During the burglary, the men threatened a person inside the house, before making off with jewellery and a four-figure sum of cash.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Pc Lucy Percival at Colchester CID on 101.

Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or by filling out an online form at the charity’s website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org