A GANG of armed robbers stormed into a Wokingham home earlier this week, holding a pensioner hostage until she revealed where the safe was.
One of the six burglars is thought to have had a BB gun, while another had a screwdriver and a trowel with which they threatened the victim, a woman in her 70s. She was not injured.
Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses to the aggravated burglary, which took place around 9pm on Wednesday, March 15, in Mays Road, off Bean Oak Road.
The thieves demanded to know where the safe was, and carried out a search of the home.
They stole a purse containing cash, a Samsung phone, an Amazon Fire kindle and a jewellery box that contained a number of rings, a necklace and other jewellery.
The offenders are described as four to six white men, in their early twenties.
They were all wearing similar clothing: long sleeved, thin, black, nylon top, black trousers and a thin, black balaclava.
One offender was described as around 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with dark coloured eyes.
The black top he was wearing has a small, silver, diamond-shaped logo on the left-hand side and had a local accent.
He was in possession of a screwdriver.
Another offender was described as around 5ft 10ins tall with a stocky build.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Paul Roche, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed, or who may have information about, this incident to please come forward.
“We’d also ask the public to check any dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage in case it may have captured something that could assist this investigation.
“Additional patrols have been put in place so you may see an increase of officers in the area.
“Anyone with information can call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43230116886.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.”
