Adobe StockPolice are hunting three men armed with blades after thousands of pounds worth of items were stolen from a house in North Lanarkshire.
The incident took place on Southfield Crescent in Coatbridge at around 12.10am on Sunday.
The men forced their way into a property and stole items worth a four-figure sum before making off in a white Audi toward Sikeside Street.
Nobody was injured during the incident.
The first suspect is described as having a heavy build, and was wearing a jumper with a logo on the front, hood up, and a jacket on top.
The second suspect is described as of average build and was wearing light-coloured trousers and a dark jacket with the hood up.
A third suspect is described as of average build and was wearing dark trousers and a two-toned dark jacket with the hood up.
Detective constable Martin Daly said: “We are continuing to carry out extensive door to door and CCTV enquiries in the local area and are appealing for any potential witnesses to come forward.
“We would be particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious, or who may have private CCTV or dashcam footage of significance.
“Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0060 of Sunday, November 8.”
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