AN E-fit has been released in connection with an aggravated burglary in Spencers Wood in February.
At around 3.20am on Thursday, February 18 two men knocked on the door of a property in Basingstoke Road. When the victim, a man aged in his fifties, opened the door, the men forced their way inside the property. One offender held the victim at knifepoint while the other searched the property and stole various items, including watches.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
The offenders are both described as black, one aged in his mid twenties, 5ft 9ins, of average build with short cropped black hair, while the other is 6ft and of broad to large build.
Investigating officer Det Con Alice Ashman, from Reading Force CID, said: “Detectives are investigating this aggravated burglary in which a man was held at knifepoint in his home after two men forced entry in the early hours of the morning. This was obviously a distressing incident for the victim and we are continuing to investigate the circumstances.
“I would like to speak to anyone who recognises the person depicted in the E-Fit to contact police as soon as possible.”
Anyone who recognises the person depicted in the E-Fit or with any information about the incident should contact Det Con Ashman via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.
If you don’t want to speak directly to the police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
